Holding steady.
Popularity of Dwanna since 1936
Babies named Dwanna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dwanna's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 74 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 129 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dwanna is a modern American name that first appeared in official records in 1936, a time when creative name blending was on the rise. It reached its peak usage that same year, though it never became widespread. The name has seen extremely low usage and has remained stable outside the top 1000 for decades. With no recorded peak usage beyond its first year in a single state, Dwanna is a true rarity. Its etymology is unclear, but it may be linked to the Irish Duana or formed from the popular prefix Du- seen in names like Duane or Dwayne. Parents drawn to Dwanna likely appreciate its distinctive sound and resemblance to more familiar names like Deanna or Shawna.
The name Dwanna first appeared in the United States in 1936. It does not have a clear etymological root in any established language. It may be a feminization or respelling of the name Dwayne, or a variant of Duana (from the Irish name Duana, meaning 'little dark one'). However, given its rarity and lack of a consistent historical record, the origin is best described as uncertain and likely a modern American coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Dwanna
Names that share Dwanna's style, for a brother or sister.
