Girl · #13,429 in 2026

Dwanda

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

Current Rank

#13,429

Peak Rank

#3,108 (1964)

Total Babies

249

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1942

First Year

1994

Last Year

1964

Peak Year

#3108

Peak Rank

249

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dwanda

Dwanda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1942, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1964, when 17 Dwandas were born — ranking #3,108 that year. As of 2026, Dwanda ranks #13,429 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 249 Dwandas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dwanda

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dwanda

What does the name Dwanda mean?

Dwanda is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1942. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dwanda in 2026?

In 2026, Dwanda ranks #13,429 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dwanda most popular?

Dwanda reached its peak popularity in 1964, ranking #3,108 that year with 17 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Dwanda a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dwanda?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dwanda include Zonia, Daine, Brenetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dwanda

Dwanda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1942 and has accumulated 249 births in the dataset. Dwanda's peak popularity came in 1964 when it ranked #3,108. Use the chart and map above to compare Dwanda'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.