boy's name
Dwain
DWAYN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 7,649
Dwain is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2024 it was given to 6 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 258 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dwain Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 144 |
| 1920s | 597 |
| 1930s | 977 |
| 1940s | 1,064 |
| 1950s | 1,698 |
| 1960s | 1,456 |
| 1970s | 764 |
| 1980s | 412 |
| 1990s | 221 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 29 |
How Popular Is Dwain?
In 2024, Dwain was given to 6 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.
Where Dwain Is Used
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 Dwain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dwain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dwain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dwain
- English DWAYN
Sibling Names for Dwain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dwain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dwain
How popular is the name Dwain?
In 2024, Dwain was given to 6 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 Dwain a girl's or a boy's name?
Dwain is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dwain?
Dwain has 1 syllable.
When was Dwain most popular?
Dwain peaked in 1959, when 258 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.