Dwayne
Dwayne is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark, little dark one.
Origin and history
Dwayne is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Dubhán, which stems from a Gaelic word meaning dark or black. The name gained significant popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today it remains a recognizable, classic masculine choice with strong cultural visibility.
Popularity in the United States
76,738 babies in the United States have been named Dwayne since 1880. It ranks #380 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1146.
States where it is most popular
- NY (8 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- TX (5.9 %)
- LA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 161 |
| 1920-1930 | 775 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,816 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,743 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,878 |
| 1960-1970 | 26,788 |
| 1970-1980 | 14,811 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,064 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,608 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,488 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,729 |
| 2020-2029 | 877 |
Famous people named Dwayne
- Dwayne Johnson: Actor, Wrestler
- Dwayne Wade: Athlete, Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Dwayne originally developed as an Anglicized spelling of the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Dubhán.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the United States between the 1950s and 1970s.