Dwain

Dwain: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Meaning and origin of Dwain

  • A male given name.

How popular is Dwain?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#488peak rank (1959)
7,581babies since 1880

Since 1880, 7,581 boys in the U.S. have been named Dwain. Its highest rank for boys was #488 in 1959. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dwain FAQ

What does the name Dwain mean?

A male given name.

How popular is the name Dwain?

Since 1880, 7,581 boys in the U.S. have been named Dwain. Its highest rank for boys was #488 in 1959. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Dwain a boy or girl name?

Dwain is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 7,581 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.