Holding steady.
Popularity of Dewain since 1913
Babies named Dewain per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dewain's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 121 |
| 1930s | 135 |
| 1940s | 142 |
| 1950s | 130 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dewain is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1913. It reached its peak popularity in 1937, but overall it has always been uncommon, never entering the top 1000 names. In the 1930s, the name saw its highest usage, yet even then it was relatively infrequent. Since the mid-20th century, its use has been minimal and stable, with no major revival. Dewain is typically considered a variant of the Irish-derived Dwayne or Duane, names that enjoyed modest popularity in the same era. Dewain remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a vintage feel.
Dewain is generally considered a variant of Dwayne (or Duane), which itself derives from the Irish surname Ó Dubháin, meaning 'descendant of Dubhán', a diminutive of dubh 'black, dark'. The name may also be a hybrid coinage influenced by names like Dwayne and Wayne. Its use in the United States dates back to the early 20th century, though it remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dew, Wayne
Sibling names for Dewain
Names that share Dewain's style, for a brother or sister.
