girl's name
Dwayna
DWAY-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 70
Dwayna is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1993 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 1977, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1956.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dwayna Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 17 |
How Popular Is Dwayna?
In 1993, Dwayna 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 Dwayna
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dwayna Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dwayna over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dwayna
- English DWAY-nuh
Sibling Names for Dwayna
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dwayna — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dwayna
How popular is the name Dwayna?
In 1993, Dwayna 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 Dwayna a girl's or a boy's name?
Dwayna is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dwayna?
Dwayna has 2 syllables.
When was Dwayna most popular?
Dwayna peaked in 1977, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.