Dawin
A boy's name of Old English origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 12 babies have been named Dawin in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Dawin is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Dawin is a rare masculine name that may be a variant spelling of Darwin — the Old English name meaning "dear friend," from deor (dear) and wine (friend) — or an independently constructed name. Darwin gained cultural recognition through the naturalist Charles Darwin, lending the name a scientific and intellectual association.
The Dawin spelling, without the final r, gives the name a slightly softer written profile while keeping the warm, approachable sound of the familiar Darwin.
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Dawin first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1975. First appearing in the 1970s, Dawin emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
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
Dawin has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | #10101 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #5659 | — |
The Story of Dawin
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Dawin is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Dawin are most likely born between 1999 and 2009.
How rare is Dawin?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dawin is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 7 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1975–2009)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | #10101 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5659 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2009