Dwain
- Pronunciation
- [Dwain]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Dark.
- Origin
- Irish
Dwain Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 7,581 baby boys have been named Dwain. The name peaked in 1959 with 257 US births that year (rank #488). In 2024, ranked #11257 nationally — 10,769 places below its 1959 peak.
Top States for Dwain
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dwain births are: Texas (680), California (398), Ohio (374).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Dwain
If you like Dwain's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dwain's exact length and starting letter: Dabir, Dacey, Dacia, Dacio, Daena.
Quick Facts About Dwain
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawayne | Dark. | Male | Irish |
| Dewain | Song | Male | Celtic |
| Dewayne | Dark. | Male | Irish |
| Duayne | Dark. Many Irish And Scottish Names Have The Meaning Dark Or Black. | Male | Irish |
| Duwayne | Dark. Many Irish And Scottish Names Have The Meaning Dark Or Black. | Male | Irish |
| Dwaine | Dark. | Male | Irish |
| Dwane | Dark. | Male | Irish |
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Compare Dwain to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dwain against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).