Dwyane
Dwyane is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark or little dark one.
Origin and history
Dwyane is a variant spelling of Dwayne or Duane, derived from the Irish surname Ó Dubhán. It carries the meaning of 'dark' or 'swarthy'. In the United States, it is a rare given name, notably brought to public attention by basketball star Dwyane Wade.
Popularity in the United States
1,161 babies in the United States have been named Dwyane since 1880. It ranks #3533 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- IL (29.7 %)
- NY (23.3 %)
- CA (10.5 %)
- LA (6.4 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 37 |
| 1950-1960 | 129 |
| 1960-1970 | 458 |
| 1970-1980 | 262 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 58 |
| 2000-2010 | 38 |
| 2010-2019 | 53 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Dwyane
- Dwyane Wade: Basketball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Dway
Fun facts
- NBA star Dwyane Wade's first name was famously spelled with the 'y' before the 'a' due to an error on his birth certificate, popularizing this specific variant.
- The name ultimately traces back to the Old Irish root 'dubh', meaning dark.