Dwaine
boy nameDwaine entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #702 in 1951, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#702
peak (1951)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3167 |
| 1920s | #1203 |
| 1930s | #801 |
| 1940s | #900 |
| 1950s | #754 |
| 1960s | #870 |
| 1970s | #1278 |
| 1980s | #2195 |
| 1990s | #4122 |
| 2000s | #8694 |
| 2010s | #9180 |
| 2020s | #11052 |
Living bearers
About 2,700 people named Dwaine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dwaine alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dwaine in 2025?
- Dwaine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dwaine most popular?
- Dwaine peaked in 1951, reaching #702 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dwaine with classmates?
- Dwaine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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