Holding steady.
Popularity of Dwana since 1943
Babies named Dwana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 145 |
| 1960s | 330 |
| 1970s | 285 |
| 1980s | 149 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dwana is a rare American girl's name first recorded in 1943. It reached its peak usage in 1964, during the 1960s, but never entered the national top 1000, with a 1-in-N rate too low to calculate. The name's trajectory has been stable, and it has not appeared in any top state lists. Despite its obscurity, Dwana fits a mid-century pattern of elaborations on Irish-rooted names, similar to Duana or Dwayne. Its persistent obscurity makes it a truly distinctive choice.
Dwana is likely a modern American coinage from the 20th century, possibly derived as a feminine form of Dwayne (itself anglicized from Irish Gaelic 'Dubhán' meaning 'little dark one') or a variant of Duana, the feminine form of Duane. Its usage peaked in the 1960s but has remained rare.
Sibling names for Dwana
Names that share Dwana's style, for a brother or sister.
