Dwaine
- Pronunciation
- [Dwaine]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Dark.
- Origin
- Irish
Dwaine Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,361 baby boys have been named Dwaine. The name peaked in 1959 with 112 US births that year (rank #722). In 2024, ranked #9202 nationally — 8,480 places below its 1959 peak.
Top States for Dwaine
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dwaine births are: Ohio (190), California (178), Texas (156).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Dwaine
If you like Dwaine's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dwaine's exact length and starting letter: Dacian, Daegal, Daegan, Daelan, Daelyn.
Quick Facts About Dwaine
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 |
| Dwain | Dark. | Male | Irish |
| Dwane | Dark. | Male | Irish |
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Compare Dwaine to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dwaine against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).