Boy · #10,349 in 2026

Dewain

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

Current Rank

#10,349

Peak Rank

#1,592 (1953)

Total Babies

800

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

2000

Last Year

1953

Peak Year

#1592

Peak Rank

800

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dewain

Dewain first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 23 Dewains were born — ranking #1,592 that year. As of 2026, Dewain ranks #10,349 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 800 Dewains have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dewain

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

Dewan
Duin
Doohan
Duhan
Dwayne
Duane
Duan
Dwain
Doing
Dane
Diane
Dion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dewain

What does the name Dewain mean?

Dewain is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dewain in 2026?

In 2026, Dewain ranks #10,349 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dewain most popular?

Dewain reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #1,592 that year with 23 babies given the name.

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

Dewain has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dewain.

Is Dewain a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dewain?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dewain include Harl, Bernerd, Azari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dewain

Dewain is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 800 births in the dataset. Dewain's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #1,592. Use the chart and map above to compare Dewain'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.