Dwane
Dwane is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark or little dark one.
Origin and history
Dwane is a variant spelling of the Irish name Duane or Dwayne. It derives from the Gaelic surname Ó Dubhán, meaning dark or little dark one. Historically used in the mid-20th century, it has since become rare in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
3,170 babies in the United States have been named Dwane since 1880. It ranks #2286 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.5 %)
- OH (17.6 %)
- NY (12 %)
- PA (7.7 %)
- MI (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 29 |
| 1920-1930 | 227 |
| 1930-1940 | 380 |
| 1940-1950 | 355 |
| 1950-1960 | 552 |
| 1960-1970 | 720 |
| 1970-1980 | 452 |
| 1980-1990 | 225 |
| 1990-2000 | 118 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 26 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dwane
- Dwane Casey: Basketball Coach, Former Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Dwane is an alternative spelling of Duane and Dwayne, derived from the Irish surname Ó Dubhán.
- The name saw most of its U.S. usage in the middle of the 20th century before falling off current popularity charts.