Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Dawayne

Name: Popularity of the name Dawayne in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dawayne, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#1,356 (1977)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-36%

1929

First Year

2024

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#1356

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dawayne

Dawayne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1929, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 45 Dawaynes were born — ranking #1,356 that year. As of 2026, Dawayne ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-36%). In total, more than 2K Dawaynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Dawayne

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dawayne is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dewayne
Diwan
Dwayne
Duane
Duan
Dwain
Dumaine
Detain
Demain
Delaine
Devane
Derain

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dawayne

What does the name Dawayne mean?

Dawayne is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1929. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dawayne in 2026?

In 2026, Dawayne ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Dawayne most popular?

Dawayne reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #1,356 that year with 45 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dawayne most popular?

Dawayne has historically been most popular in Missouri, Michigan, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dawayne.

Is Dawayne a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dawayne is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dawayne?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dawayne include Sylvia, Cleatus, Alder. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dawayne

Dawayne is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1929 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Dawayne's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #1,356. Use the chart and map above to compare Dawayne'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.