boy's name
Dewaine
duh-WAYN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 576
Dewaine is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1998 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 1959, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dewaine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 84 |
| 1930s | 91 |
| 1940s | 94 |
| 1950s | 116 |
| 1960s | 99 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 12 |
How Popular Is Dewaine?
In 1998, Dewaine 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 Dewaine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dewaine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dewaine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dewaine
- English duh-WAYN
Sibling Names for Dewaine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dewaine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dewaine
How popular is the name Dewaine?
In 1998, Dewaine 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 Dewaine a girl's or a boy's name?
Dewaine is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dewaine?
Dewaine has 2 syllables.
When was Dewaine most popular?
Dewaine peaked in 1959, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.