boy's name
Dwayn
DWAYN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 117
Dwayn is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1980 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 1971, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1958.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dwayn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dwayn?
In 1980, Dwayn 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.
Where Dwayn 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 Dwayn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dwayn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dwayn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dwayn
- English DWAYN
Sibling Names for Dwayn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dwayn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dwayn
How popular is the name Dwayn?
In 1980, Dwayn 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 Dwayn a girl's or a boy's name?
Dwayn is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dwayn?
Dwayn has 1 syllable.
When was Dwayn most popular?
Dwayn peaked in 1971, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.