Dawayne
Dawayne is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dark or swarthy; descendant of the dark one.
Origin and history
Dawayne is a modern American spelling variant of the name Dwayne, which ultimately derives from the Irish surname Ó Dubhán. The root word 'dubh' translates to 'black' or 'dark', making the original surname mean 'descendant of the dark one'. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon masculine given name that peaked in usage during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,690 babies in the United States have been named Dawayne since 1880. It ranks #3090 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1881.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31 %)
- MI (15.9 %)
- PA (15.9 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- IL (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 30 |
| 1950-1960 | 92 |
| 1960-1970 | 204 |
| 1970-1980 | 355 |
| 1980-1990 | 300 |
| 1990-2000 | 262 |
| 2000-2010 | 233 |
| 2010-2019 | 145 |
| 2020-2029 | 46 |
Nicknames
Wayne
Fun facts
- Dawayne emerged in the United States as an explicit phonetic spelling of the traditional name Dwayne.
- The name saw its highest levels of registration in the U.S. during the late 20th century.