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How Many People Are Named Dewayne?
Estimated people named Dewayne living in the U.S. today
21,209
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 26,542
- Peak year: 1962 (653 births)
- Estimated living today: 21,209
Dewayne by age group — who carries the name today?
Dewayne popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Dewayne
Dewayne has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 26,542 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 21,209 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 16,116 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Dewaynes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Dewayne in the US?
An estimated 21,209 people named Dewayne are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Dewayne rare — about 1 in 16,116 Americans.
Is Dewayne a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Dewayne is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Dewayne most popular?
Dewayne peaked in 1962, when 653 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Dewayne?
Dewayne ranks #1,544 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).