Duwayne
Duwayne is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dark or little dark one.
Origin and history
Duwayne is a modern American spelling variant of the name Dwayne, which ultimately derives from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Dubhán. The root word 'dubh' translates to 'black' or 'dark'. It experienced modest usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,601 babies in the United States have been named Duwayne since 1880. It ranks #2136 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- WI (44.6 %)
- MN (29.7 %)
- MI (6.4 %)
- ND (5.7 %)
- IL (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 35 |
| 1920-1930 | 259 |
| 1930-1940 | 563 |
| 1940-1950 | 587 |
| 1950-1960 | 644 |
| 1960-1970 | 639 |
| 1970-1980 | 394 |
| 1980-1990 | 202 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 93 |
| 2010-2019 | 53 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Wayne
Fun facts
- Duwayne represents a phonetic expansion of Dwayne, incorporating an explicit 'u' to emphasize the two-syllable sound.
- The majority of American boys given the name Duwayne were born between the 1930s and 1980s.