Dewaine
A boy's name of Irish origin with 576 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Dewaine is a two-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With 576 recorded U.S. births since 1920, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
Dewaine is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Dewaine is a boy's baby name, a variant spelling of Duane or Dwayne, which is of Irish origin, from the Gaelic Dubhán, a diminutive of dubh (dark, black), meaning 'little dark one.'
Dewaine gives Dwayne a more elaborate phonetic spelling. Dwayne/Duane was most popular in the United States from the 1950s through the 1970s, and the Dewaine variant appears in communities where the name's sounds were captured in a more expanded form. Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has kept the core name prominently in contemporary culture.
EtymologyShow more
Dewaine is cataloged under the Irish naming tradition. Celtic names carry the echoes of ancient insular traditions, often drawing from nature, warfare, and mythology.
In the U.S., Dewaine has been recorded as a boy's name since 1920, with 576 total births. Browse the Irish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dewaine has 62+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1920.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | #8763 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 18 | #5843 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 62 | #4284 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 99 | #2913 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 116 | #2453 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 94 | #2620 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 91 | #2652 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 84 | #3146 | — |
The Story of Dewaine
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1959, Dewaine is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Dewaine are most likely born between 1949 and 1969.
How rare is Dewaine?
With 576 total births on record, Dewaine remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1920, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1950s with 116 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Dewaine by the numbers
- Would fill 12 school buses
- Meeting one Dewaine per day would take 1.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(62 years, 1920–1998)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | #10030 |
| 1997 | 7 | #7496 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5296 |
| 1981 | 5 | #6527 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5705 |
| 1978 | 5 | #6054 |
| 1977 | 7 | #4724 |
| 1976 | 8 | #4106 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4441 |
| 1974 | 6 | #4775 |
| 1972 | 7 | #4090 |
| 1971 | 9 | #3432 |
| 1970 | 13 | #2653 |
| 1969 | 14 | #2340 |
| 1968 | 5 | #4282 |
| 1967 | 11 | #2513 |
| 1966 | 15 | #2067 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3044 |
| 1964 | 10 | #2709 |
| 1963 | 8 | #3115 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1920–1998