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How Many People Are Named Dwayne?
Estimated people named Dwayne living in the U.S. today
65,185
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 77,083
- Peak year: 1961 (3,502 births)
- Estimated living today: 65,185
Dwayne by age group — who carries the name today?
Dwayne popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Dwayne
Dwayne has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 77,083 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 65,185 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 5,244 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Dwaynes 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 Dwayne in the US?
An estimated 65,185 people named Dwayne are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Dwayne rare — about 1 in 5,244 Americans.
Is Dwayne a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Dwayne is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Dwayne most popular?
Dwayne peaked in 1961, when 3,502 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Dwayne?
Dwayne ranks #746 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 44 out of 100 (higher means rarer).