Dwain

Boy name

Dwain has been given to 7,581 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1959.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

7,581

Peak year

1959 (258 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Dwain — alternate spellings parents actually use.

4,362 babies since 1916

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dwain.

7,575 babies since 1899

7,707 babies since 1915

7,727 babies since 1880

7,406 babies since 1882

7,787 babies since 1925

7,812 babies since 1945

7,342 babies since 1880

6,867 babies since 1881

How popular is the name Dwain?

Dwain has been given to 7,581 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dwain peak?

Dwain peaked in 1959, when 258 babies were given the name.

Is Dwain a girl or boy name?

Dwain is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Dwain are boys).

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