Dawn Housley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dawn Housley — Greek
313K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dawn Housley is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Dawn is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Dawn is a feminine given name. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is the first appearance of light, daybreak. It is sometimes used as a name for Eos (Greek: Ἠώς), the Greek goddess of the dawn. The surname Housley: Adam Housley (husband of actress Tamera Mowry) (born 1972), joined Fox News Channel (FNC) in 2001 as a Los Angeles-based correspondent Frankie Housley (1926–1951), the lone stewardess on National Airlines Flight 83, which crashed in January, 1951 Norman Housley, Professor of History and head of the School of Historical Studies at the University of Leicester Phil Housley (born 1964), former ice hockey player Dawn is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 313K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dawn reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dawn

Greek

Dawn is a feminine given name. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is the first appearance of light, daybreak. It is sometimes used as a name for Eos (Greek: Ἠώς), the Greek goddess of the dawn.

Surname: Housley

English

Adam Housley (husband of actress Tamera Mowry) (born 1972), joined Fox News Channel (FNC) in 2001 as a Los Angeles-based correspondent Frankie Housley (1926–1951), the lone stewardess on National Airlines Flight 83, which crashed in January, 1951 Norman Housley, Professor of History and head of the School of Historical Studies at the University of Leicester Phil Housley (born 1964), former ice hockey player

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Dawn is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Dawn by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Dawn Housley

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Dawn Housley:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Dawn?
The first name Dawn originates from Greek. Dawn is a feminine given name. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is the first appearance of light, daybreak. It is sometimes used as a name for Eos (Greek: Ἠώς), the Greek goddess of the dawn.
When was Dawn most popular?
The name Dawn reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Housley?
The surname Housley originates from English. Adam Housley (husband of actress Tamera Mowry) (born 1972), joined Fox News Channel (FNC) in 2001 as a Los Angeles-based correspondent Frankie Housley (1926–1951), the lone stewardess on National Airlines Flight 83, which crashed in January, 1951 Norman Housley, Professor of History and head of the School of Historical Studies at the University of Leicester Phil Housley (born 1964), former ice hockey player
What are the origins of the name Dawn Housley?
The name Dawn Housley combines two different traditions: the first name Dawn has Greek roots, while the surname Housley originates from English.
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