Dawn, derived from Old English 'dæg' meaning daybreak, is a unisex given name that beautifully captures the essence of the beginning of each new day. It gained popularity as a female name in the mid-20th century, inspired by the dawn phenomenon of natural light breaking through darkness.
"Between 1923 and 1995, the name Dawn saw its popularity peak in 1967 with 43 births, while experiencing a significant decline towards the end of the century with as few as 5 births in 1995. Overall, there were 1034 babies named Dawn during this period."