Dwayna

Girl name

Dwayna has been given to 70 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It peaked in 1977.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1977 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1956

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Dwayneboy

77,200 babies since 1912

Daynagirl

14,547 babies since 1937

Names with a similar vibe

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

70 babies since 1923

70 babies since 1949

70 babies since 1950

70 babies since 1970

70 babies since 1971

70 babies since 1974

70 babies since 1974

70 babies since 1974

FAQ

How popular is the name Dwayna?

Dwayna has been given to 70 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dwayna peak?

Dwayna peaked in 1977, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Dwayna a girl or boy name?

Dwayna is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Dwayna are girls).

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