Datwan
A boy's name with 59 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Datwan is a two-syllable boy's name with a clean, contemporary sound — among the most common endings in modern American names. With only 59 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Datwan is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Datwan is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, a modern American coinage likely in the African American naming tradition. The Dat- opening and -wan ending create a name with a confident, rhythmic quality.
Distinctive and purposeful, Datwan is the kind of name that belongs to someone who defines himself on his own terms — shaped by creativity and family love.
EtymologyShow more
Datwan's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Datwan has 59 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its clean, contemporary ending among the most common endings in modern American names.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Datwan has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1989.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 47 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | — |
The Story of Datwan
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1990, Datwan is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Datwan are most likely born between 1989 and 2000.
How rare is Datwan?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Datwan is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 1990s with 47 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Datwan by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1989–2004)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | #10258 |
| 1999 | 8 | #7307 |
| 1998 | 7 | #7749 |
| 1996 | 9 | #6098 |
| 1994 | 7 | #7125 |
| 1993 | 5 | #9026 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4741 |
| 1989 | 6 | #7177 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2004