boy's name
Dewain
duh-WAYN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 800
Dewain is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1953, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dewain Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 121 |
| 1930s | 135 |
| 1940s | 142 |
| 1950s | 130 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dewain?
In 2000, Dewain was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dewain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dewain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dewain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dewain
- English duh-WAYN
Sibling Names for Dewain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dewain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dewain
How popular is the name Dewain?
In 2000, Dewain was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dewain a girl's or a boy's name?
Dewain is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dewain?
Dewain has 2 syllables.
When was Dewain most popular?
Dewain peaked in 1953, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.