Dwain Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDWAYN / /dweɪn/Irish; Welsh
Meaning
Irish: 'dark' or 'swarthy'; Welsh: 'the one who is brave'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dwain is derived from the Irish name 'Dáithí', which means 'swarthy' or 'dark'. In Welsh, it is associated with bravery. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, often reflecting characteristics of strength and resilience. It has seen varying levels of popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
The name Dwain has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dwayne
International Variants
- Dewain (English)
Famous people named Dwain
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dwain was first seen in the United States in 1913. Dwain has ranked as high as #881 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Texas, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Dwain has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dwain (1991)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1917 | 26 |
| 1918 | 26 |
| 1919 | 32 |
| 1920 | 44 |
| 1921 | 41 |
| 1922 | 50 |
| 1923 | 53 |
| 1924 | 53 |
| 1925 | 77 |
| 1926 | 63 |
| 1927 | 65 |
| 1928 | 75 |
| 1929 | 76 |
| 1930 | 76 |
| 1931 | 85 |
| 1932 | 89 |
| 1933 | 100 |
| 1934 | 98 |
| 1935 | 108 |
| 1936 | 107 |
| 1937 | 105 |
| 1938 | 108 |
| 1939 | 101 |
| 1940 | 110 |
| 1941 | 93 |
| 1942 | 106 |
| 1943 | 82 |
| 1944 | 83 |
| 1945 | 74 |
| 1946 | 123 |
| 1947 | 133 |
| 1948 | 128 |
| 1949 | 132 |
| 1950 | 114 |
| 1951 | 138 |
| 1952 | 138 |
| 1953 | 166 |
| 1954 | 178 |
| 1955 | 155 |
| 1956 | 195 |
| 1957 | 177 |
| 1958 | 180 |
| 1959 | 257 |
| 1960 | 231 |
| 1961 | 191 |
| 1962 | 150 |
| 1963 | 176 |
| 1964 | 140 |
| 1965 | 123 |
| 1966 | 117 |
| 1967 | 104 |
| 1968 | 104 |
| 1969 | 120 |
| 1970 | 117 |
| 1971 | 100 |
| 1972 | 87 |
| 1973 | 95 |
| 1974 | 81 |
| 1975 | 62 |
| 1976 | 50 |
| 1977 | 57 |
| 1978 | 57 |
| 1979 | 58 |
| 1980 | 60 |
| 1981 | 45 |
| 1982 | 51 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 37 |
| 1985 | 36 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 35 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |