How Many People Are Named Dwane?
Complete statistics for the name Dwane: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dwane, a very rare male name, is held by just 2,052 people in the US today, making up 1 in 160,797 Americans. The majority of Dwanes are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 67All 3,171 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: 1963Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dwane Through the Generations
Dwane reached its peak popularity in 1963 with 102 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, Dwane is predominantly found among the elderly, with 67 being the average age. Of the 2,052 Dwanes alive today, 1,37 are under 30, 1,011 are aged 30-60, and 2,023 are over 60. This distribution highlights how the name has become increasingly associated with older generations, reflecting a shift away from its former prominence.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dwane's American roots
📄 About the Name Dwane
How Many People Have the Name Dwane?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 105 people in the United States currently share the name Dwane. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,156,660 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dwane a Common or Rare Name?
Dwane 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 Dwane Mean?
Dwane means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dwane in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dwane Most Popular?
The name Dwane reached peak popularity in 1963, with 102 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 Dwane?
Approximately 105 people named Dwane live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 105. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,156,660 Americans.
Is Dwane a rare name?
Dwane is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,156,660 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dwane mean?
Dwane means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Dwane more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dwane are male and 0% are female.
When was Dwane most popular?
Dwane peaked in 1963 with 102 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.