Dwaine
Every Dwaine since 1916 — 4,362 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dwaine
Dwaine is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1916, 4,362 American babies have been named Dwaine. Its peak came in 1959, when 112 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dwaine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dwaine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,232 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,651 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,566 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,110 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,963 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,812 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,844 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,186 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,660 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,788 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,703 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,132 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,861 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,163 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,063 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,938 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,402 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,336 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,199 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,078 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,441 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,880 |
| 1990 | 30 | #2,327 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,137 |
| 1980 | 30 | #1,872 |
| 1975 | 49 | #1,214 |
| 1970 | 73 | #935 |
| 1965 | 69 | #883 |
| 1960 | 111 | #731 |
| 1955 | 85 | #795 |
| 1950 | 66 | #840 |
| 1945 | 44 | #968 |
| 1940 | 50 | #898 |
| 1935 | 69 | #739 |
| 1930 | 62 | #825 |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,261 |
| 1920 | 25 | #1,515 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dwaine in 2025?
Dwaine did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dwaine?
4,362 babies have been named Dwaine in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dwaine most popular?
Dwaine peaked in 1959, when 112 newborns received the name.
Is Dwaine a boy or girl name?
Dwaine is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dwaine rising or falling?
Dwaine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.