Dwayne Name Origin
/DWAYN/-
American (Caucasian) 60%
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Canadian (Caucasian) 30%
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British (Caucasian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Dwayne
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Dwayne' is of American origin, popularized in the United States in the 20th century. It is believed to derive from an Irish surname or place name, possibly related to the Gaelic 'Duan' meaning 'dark' or 'black', or from a surname indicating 'dark river'. The name gained popularity through American actor Dwayne Johnson.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Dwayne each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).