Holding steady.
Popularity of Dwan since 1924
Babies named Dwan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 12 | 0 |
| 1940s | 15 | 5 |
| 1950s | 88 | 83 |
| 1960s | 141 | 127 |
| 1970s | 279 | 302 |
| 1980s | 370 | 288 |
| 1990s | 5 | 206 |
| 2000s | 0 | 135 |
| 2010s | 0 | 65 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Dwan is a rare American given name first recorded in 1924. Its peak year of usage was 1983, but it has never appeared in the top 1000 names, reflecting its niche appeal. The name seems to have emerged as a modern coinage or a respelling of established names like Dawn or Duane. Over the past century, its trajectory has remained stable across the decades. Given its rarity, a child named Dwan is unlikely to share the name with many peers. The name exemplifies the creative naming trends of the late 20th century, when parents often invented new spellings or adapted existing sounds into unique forms.
Dwan is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1924. It may have been formed as a respelling of Dawn, influenced by names like Duane or Dwight, or created as a modern coinage. Its usage peaked in 1983, but it has never been among the most popular names.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dwann
Sibling names for Dwan
Names that share Dwan's style, for a brother or sister.
