Dewayne Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationduh-WAYN / /dəˈweɪn/English; African American
Meaning
English: 'from the place of the Dwyane'; African American: variant of Dwayne
Historical & Cultural Background
Dewayne is a modern variant of the name Dwayne, which has roots in the English language. It gained popularity in the United States, particularly among African American communities, during the 20th century. The name reflects a trend of creating unique spellings of traditional names. Dewayne is often associated with a sense of individuality and cultural identity.
Trend Summary
Dewayne has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dwayne
International Variants
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Famous people named Dewayne
Dewayne Johnson is an American actor and former professional wrestler, known for his roles in blockbuster films.
Dewayne Wade is a retired American basketball player, celebrated for his career in the NBA.
Fictional characters named Dewayne
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dewayne was first seen in the United States in 1912. Dewayne has ranked as high as #620 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Tennessee, Indiana, Alabama, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Dewayne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dewayne (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 26 |
| 1916 | 25 |
| 1917 | 28 |
| 1918 | 45 |
| 1919 | 35 |
| 1920 | 48 |
| 1921 | 53 |
| 1922 | 61 |
| 1923 | 69 |
| 1924 | 70 |
| 1925 | 74 |
| 1926 | 69 |
| 1927 | 67 |
| 1928 | 77 |
| 1929 | 87 |
| 1930 | 76 |
| 1931 | 131 |
| 1932 | 114 |
| 1933 | 121 |
| 1934 | 127 |
| 1935 | 188 |
| 1936 | 165 |
| 1937 | 146 |
| 1938 | 141 |
| 1939 | 139 |
| 1940 | 156 |
| 1941 | 185 |
| 1942 | 159 |
| 1943 | 163 |
| 1944 | 196 |
| 1945 | 158 |
| 1946 | 188 |
| 1947 | 226 |
| 1948 | 213 |
| 1949 | 203 |
| 1950 | 214 |
| 1951 | 238 |
| 1952 | 290 |
| 1953 | 296 |
| 1954 | 292 |
| 1955 | 319 |
| 1956 | 358 |
| 1957 | 428 |
| 1958 | 461 |
| 1959 | 500 |
| 1960 | 579 |
| 1961 | 627 |
| 1962 | 653 |
| 1963 | 648 |
| 1964 | 611 |
| 1965 | 586 |
| 1966 | 601 |
| 1967 | 510 |
| 1968 | 524 |
| 1969 | 537 |
| 1970 | 554 |
| 1971 | 543 |
| 1972 | 530 |
| 1973 | 521 |
| 1974 | 426 |
| 1975 | 476 |
| 1976 | 471 |
| 1977 | 526 |
| 1978 | 462 |
| 1979 | 431 |
| 1980 | 441 |
| 1981 | 378 |
| 1982 | 398 |
| 1983 | 317 |
| 1984 | 335 |
| 1985 | 313 |
| 1986 | 300 |
| 1987 | 304 |
| 1988 | 267 |
| 1989 | 286 |
| 1990 | 245 |
| 1991 | 265 |
| 1992 | 247 |
| 1993 | 184 |
| 1994 | 177 |
| 1995 | 198 |
| 1996 | 157 |
| 1997 | 173 |
| 1998 | 168 |
| 1999 | 169 |
| 2000 | 184 |
| 2001 | 153 |
| 2002 | 149 |
| 2003 | 147 |
| 2004 | 154 |
| 2005 | 151 |
| 2006 | 146 |
| 2007 | 164 |
| 2008 | 157 |
| 2009 | 151 |
| 2010 | 145 |
| 2011 | 128 |
| 2012 | 115 |
| 2013 | 115 |
| 2014 | 108 |
| 2015 | 102 |
| 2016 | 85 |
| 2017 | 90 |
| 2018 | 67 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2021 | 60 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 39 |