Dwayne
Peaked at #111 nationally in 1961, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1912, Dwayne has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Dwayne — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2671
in 1960
Last ranked
#10595
in 1991
Years tracked
38
1931–1991
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1931, Dwayne reached its peak popularity for girls in 1960, ranking #2671 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Dwayne hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1991, when it stood at #10595.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #10,595 | 7 |
| 1990 | #10,533 | 7 |
| 1989 | #8,233 | 9 |
| 1988 | #7,280 | 10 |
| 1987 | #6,445 | 11 |
| 1986 | #4,589 | 17 |
| 1985 | #8,594 | 7 |
| 1984 | #5,291 | 13 |
Dwayne — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#111
in 1961
Current rank
#1423
in 2024
Years tracked
113
1912–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1912, Dwayne reached its peak popularity for boys in 1961, ranking #111 nationally with 3,483 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #882 (2014) to #1423 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Dwayne ranks #1423 nationally for boys, with 129 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,423 | 129 |
| 2023 | #1,350 | 140 |
| 2022 | #1,285 | 149 |
| 2021 | #1,178 | 167 |
| 2020 | #1,096 | 181 |
| 2019 | #1,038 | 199 |
| 2018 | #918 | 234 |
| 2017 | #930 | 225 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dwayne most popular?
Dwayne was most popular in 1961, when it ranked #111 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dwayne becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dwayne?
At least 77,083 babies have been recorded with the name Dwayne in the US since 1912, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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