boy's name
Dwaine
DWAYN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 6
- Births on record 4,404
Dwaine is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2024 it was given to 8 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 112 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dwaine 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 | 38 |
| 1920s | 384 |
| 1930s | 618 |
| 1940s | 549 |
| 1950s | 930 |
| 1960s | 760 |
| 1970s | 488 |
| 1980s | 266 |
| 1990s | 166 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 18 |
How Popular Is Dwaine?
In 2024, Dwaine was given to 8 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 Dwaine 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 Dwaine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dwaine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dwaine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dwaine
- English DWAYN
Sibling Names for Dwaine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dwaine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dwaine
How popular is the name Dwaine?
In 2024, Dwaine was given to 8 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 Dwaine a girl's or a boy's name?
Dwaine is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dwaine?
Dwaine has 1 syllable.
When was Dwaine most popular?
Dwaine peaked in 1959, when 112 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.