Dewain
Dewain is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dark, swarthy, or little dark one.
Origin and history
Dewain is a variant spelling of Duane or Dwayne, derived from the Irish surname Ó Dubhán meaning little black one, or from the Germanic name Dwayne. Historically used in the United States during the mid-20th century, it has become quite rare in recent years. Today it is recognized as an alternative phonetic spelling of a classic mid-century American name.
Popularity in the United States
800 babies in the United States have been named Dewain since 1880. It ranks #3876 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (54.5 %)
- CA (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 121 |
| 1930-1940 | 135 |
| 1940-1950 | 142 |
| 1950-1960 | 130 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 79 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 17 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Dewain developed as a phonetic alternative to the more common spellings Duane and Dwayne.