Boy · #9,948 in 2026

Datwan

A teeth-cleaning twig is an oral hygiene tool made from a twig from a tree. It can help to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Current Rank
#9,948
Peak Rank
#4,673 (1990)
Total Babies
59
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1989
First Year
2004
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#4673
Peak Rank
59
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Datwan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A teeth-cleaning twig is an oral hygiene tool made from a twig from a tree. It can help to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

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Origin & history
The oral hygiene practice using herbal sticks exists in many parts of the world since ancient time: ancient India , ancient Greece (mentioned by Alciphron ), ancient Rome , ancient Israel (mentioned in Talmud ), Eastern Asia (mentioned in the Gospel of Buddhism), etc. Chew sticks are twigs or roots of certain plants that are chewed until one end is frayed. This end can be used to brush against the teeth, while the other end can be used as a toothpick . The earliest chew sticks have been dated to Babylonia in 3500 BCE and an Egyptian tomb from 3000 BCE; they are mentioned in Chinese records dat

The Story of Datwan

Datwan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 11 Datwans were born — ranking #4,673 that year. As of 2026, Datwan ranks #9,948 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 59 Datwans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Datwan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Datwan

What does the name Datwan mean?
A teeth-cleaning twig is an oral hygiene tool made from a twig from a tree. It can help to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
How popular is Datwan in 2026?
In 2026, Datwan ranks #9,948 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Datwan most popular?
Datwan reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #4,673 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Datwan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Datwan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Datwan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Datwan include Jilberto, Blanca, Macio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Datwan

Datwan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 59 births in the dataset. Datwan's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #4,673. Use the chart and map above to compare Datwan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.