Dewayne
Dewayne is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dark or swarthy.
Origin and history
Dewayne is an American variant of the name Dwayne, which ultimately derives from the Irish surname Ó Dubhán. The name translates to 'dark' or 'swarthy', referring to hair or complexion. It gained modest popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
26,491 babies in the United States have been named Dewayne since 1880. It ranks #720 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1606.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.5 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- TN (6.3 %)
- IN (6 %)
- AL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 185 |
| 1920-1930 | 675 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,348 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,847 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,396 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,876 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,939 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,339 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,983 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,556 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,026 |
| 2020-2029 | 321 |
Famous people named Dewayne
- Dewayne White: American football player
- Dewayne Warren: Actor
Fun facts
- Dewayne developed in the United States as a phonetic variant of Dwayne to clarify the two-syllable pronunciation.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the U.S. between the 1950s and 1970s.