Daune
Primarily a girl's name of Old English origin with 218 recorded births. Also given to 64 boys.
Meaning & Origin
down (soft, immature feather)
Daune is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a variant of Dawn, from Old English dagung meaning "the first light of day." The -e ending gives the simple nature name a soft, slightly French-influenced visual quality.
Dawn names carry the luminous symbolism of beginnings — the promise of a new day, the first warmth after darkness. Daune gives this timeless imagery a gentle, understated flourish, like the soft light of early morning itself.
EtymologyShow more
Daune first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1933. Its appearance in the 1930s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Old English classification suggests a path from old english linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Daune has 31+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1933.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 55 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 68 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 60 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 10 | — |
The Story of Daune
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1955, Daune is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Daune are most likely born between 1945 and 1965.
How rare is Daune?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Daune is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1933, peaked in the 1950s with 68 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Daune by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1933–1979)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 | #10563 |
| 1974 | 5 | #9076 |
| 1972 | 7 | #6705 |
| 1971 | 8 | #6133 |
| 1968 | 6 | #6408 |
| 1967 | 6 | #6183 |
| 1966 | 8 | #4958 |
| 1965 | 6 | #5953 |
| 1964 | 5 | #6965 |
| 1963 | 7 | #5426 |
| 1962 | 6 | #6009 |
| 1961 | 11 | #4066 |
| 1959 | 5 | #6462 |
| 1958 | 8 | #4603 |
| 1957 | 8 | #4615 |
| 1956 | 5 | #6146 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3426 |
| 1954 | 6 | #5267 |
| 1953 | 9 | #4005 |
| 1952 | 7 | #4582 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Daune as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Daune has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 64 births since 1929.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1933–1979