Dewayne
Meaning
variant of Dwayne, dark, swarthy
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Dewayne peaked in the 1930s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Dewayne
Most people given the name Dewayne in the United States were born between 1960 and 1999. The Dewayne you meet today is most often in his 40s or 50s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Dewayne deep dive
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