Daughn
A girl's name with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Daughn is a one-syllable girl's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 5 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Daughn is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Daughn is a girl's baby name of uncertain origin, a modern phonetic variant of Dawn, the Old English name meaning 'daybreak,' evoking morning light.
EtymologyShow more
Daughn's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. This may reflect a name that crossed cultural lines, was adapted from a surname, or evolved through oral tradition in ways that written records do not fully capture.
What the data does show: Daughn has 5 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its sharp, distinct ending ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Daughn has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1969.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | — |
The Story of Daughn
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1969, Daughn is a Gen X staple. Girls named Daughn are most likely born between 1969 and 1969.
How rare is Daughn?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Daughn is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, peaked in the 1960s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1969–1969)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 | #7705 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–1969