Dwayne
boy name#1564 in 2025Dwayne entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #111 in 1961, ranks #1564 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1912–2025
#1564
rank today
#111
peak (1961)
109
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1595 |
| 1920s | #777 |
| 1930s | #420 |
| 1940s | #386 |
| 1950s | #285 |
| 1960s | #126 |
| 1970s | #173 |
| 1980s | #255 |
| 1990s | #425 |
| 2000s | #634 |
| 2010s | #835 |
| 2020s | #1313 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dwayne has been most popular in FL, TX, PA.
Living bearers
About 64,500 people named Dwayne are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dwayne alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dwayne in 2025?
- Dwayne ranks #1564 among US boy names in 2025, with 109 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dwayne most popular?
- Dwayne peaked in 1961, reaching #111 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dwayne with classmates?
- Dwayne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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