Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Dwij

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#8,814 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2011

First Year

2024

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#8814

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dwij

The earliest SSA record of Dwij as a baby boy name dates back to 2011, when 5 babies received it. 2016 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Dwij — #8,814 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 82% of all recorded Dwijs. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (7 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 38 Dwijs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Dwij

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

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Drudge
Dredge
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Dej
Dwa
Dish
Ditch
Dodge
Doge

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dwij

What does the name Dwij mean?

Dwij is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dwij in 2026?

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

When was Dwij most popular?

Dwij reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #8,814 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Dwij a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dwij?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dwij include Hannon, Abell, Aristotelis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dwij

Dwij is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Dwij's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #8,814. Use the chart and map above to compare Dwij'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.