Dawayne
boy nameDawayne entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #1330 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1929–2025
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rank today
#1330
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3959 |
| 1930s | #3170 |
| 1940s | #3249 |
| 1950s | #2957 |
| 1960s | #1813 |
| 1970s | #1509 |
| 1980s | #1996 |
| 1990s | #2976 |
| 2000s | #3939 |
| 2010s | #6453 |
| 2020s | #8487 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Dawayne are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dawayne alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dawayne in 2025?
- Dawayne is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dawayne most popular?
- Dawayne peaked in 1971, reaching #1330 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dawayne with classmates?
- Dawayne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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