Dwaine

Dwaine is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Dwaine at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dwaine

Dwaine belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dwaine first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #703 in 1951, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 4,361 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dwaine in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#703 in 1951
Peak year
1959
Babies named Dwaine in 2024
8
Total since 1880
4,361

Dwaine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2005 in 2002
Babies named Dwaine in 2008
4
Total since 1996
26

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dwaine mean?

The meaning of Dwaine is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dwaine a boy or girl name?

Dwaine is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dwaine?

Dwaine comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dwaine?

Dwaine first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #703 in 1951, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].