Dwan
Dwan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Dark, swarthy, or daybreak (depending on whether derived from Irish Duane or English Dawn).
Origin and history
Dwan is a modern American name, likely created as a variant of Duane or Dawn. It was predominantly used in the late 20th century in the United States and remains rare today. Its low usage in recent years gives it a unique and distinct profile.
Popularity in the United States
1,221 babies in the United States have been named Dwan since 1880. It ranks #3477 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- MI (24.4 %)
- OH (18.6 %)
- CA (11.6 %)
- IL (11.6 %)
- SC (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 83 |
| 1960-1970 | 127 |
| 1970-1980 | 302 |
| 1980-1990 | 288 |
| 1990-2000 | 206 |
| 2000-2010 | 135 |
| 2010-2019 | 65 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Dwan
- Dwan Edwards: American football player
Fun facts
- Dwan sits phonetically between the traditional Irish name Duane and the nature name Dawn.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century before becoming rare.