boy's name
Dwane
DWAYN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 3,227
Dwane is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2017 it was given to 7 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 1963, when 102 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dwane Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 227 |
| 1930s | 380 |
| 1940s | 355 |
| 1950s | 552 |
| 1960s | 720 |
| 1970s | 452 |
| 1980s | 225 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 26 |
How Popular Is Dwane?
In 2017, Dwane was given to 7 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 Dwane 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 Dwane
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dwane Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dwane over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dwane
- English DWAYN
Sibling Names for Dwane
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dwane — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dwane
How popular is the name Dwane?
In 2017, Dwane was given to 7 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 Dwane a girl's or a boy's name?
Dwane is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dwane?
Dwane has 1 syllable.
When was Dwane most popular?
Dwane peaked in 1963, when 102 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.