How Many People Are Named Dewan?
Complete statistics for the name Dewan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dewan, a very rare male name, is held by just 634 people in the US today, making up 1 in 520,340 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1979 with 27 births; now it's declining but remains a name between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 669 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dewan Through the Generations
Dewan has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century, peaking in 1979 with 27 births. Since then, its popularity has been on a steady decline, though it still holds a place among the names of those born in the decades prior. With an estimated 634 people named Dewan living in the US today, the name's current bearers span a wide age range, with 32% under 30, 66% aged 30-60, and only 2% over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Dewan
Dewan is a given name which may refer to:Dewan Abdul Basith, Bangladeshi lawyer and politician Dewan Abul Abbas, Pakistani and Bangladeshi politician Dewan Shamsul Abedin, Bangladeshi politician Dewan Mushtaq Ahmed, Pakistani politician Dewan Mohammad Azraf (1908–1999), Bengali philosopher, teacher, author, politician, journalist and activist Dewan Chand, Indo-Fijian educationist, politician and convicted sex abuser Dewan Prem Chand (1916–2003), Indian Army lieutenant general Dewan Chand Saini (1887–?), Indian criminal lawyer and politician Dewan Taimur Raja Chowdhury (1917–1997), Bangladeshi …
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dewan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dewan
How Many People Have the Name Dewan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,584 people in the United States currently share the name Dewan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 209,248 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dewan a Common or Rare Name?
Dewan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dewan Mean?
Dewan means "creative variant of Dewan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dewan in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Dewan Most Popular?
The name Dewan reached peak popularity in 1979, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dewan?
Approximately 1,584 people named Dewan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,584. That works out to roughly 1 in 209,248 Americans.
Is Dewan a rare name?
Dewan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 209,248 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dewan mean?
Dewan means "creative variant of Dewan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dewan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Dewan are male and 2% are female.
When was Dewan most popular?
Dewan peaked in 1979 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.