Duwayne: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Duwayne

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1960

82 babies

All-time total

3,601

#2,255 all-time among boys

First recorded

1916

in Social Security records

Duwayne popularity over time

3,601 babies have been named Duwayne since 1916, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	35	4	–	#2,087
1920s	259	26	+640%	#964
1930s	563	56	+117%	#743
1940s	587	59	+4%	#788
1950s	644	64	+10%	#856
1960s	639	64	-1%	#836
1970s	394	39	-38%	#1,196
1980s	202	20	-49%	#1,975
1990s	132	13	-35%	#3,352
2000s	93	9	-30%	#5,491
2010s	53	5	-43%	#9,014
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–

The story of Duwayne

Duwayne is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1916, 3,601 American babies have been named Duwayne. Its peak came in 1960, when 82 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1960s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Duwayne stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Duwayne?

The median living Duwayne is about 61 years old; half are between 49 and 72. An estimated 2,200 people named Duwayne are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Duwayne year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	–	–
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	6	#11,134
2016	7	#9,940
2015	7	#9,843
2014	6	#11,105
2013	8	#9,014
2012	7	#10,006
2011	5	#12,813
2010	7	#9,961
2009	6	#11,393
2008	10	#7,853
2007	7	#10,061
2006	9	#8,187
2005	10	#7,265
2004	6	#10,335
2003	9	#7,417
2002	13	#5,491
2001	11	#6,143
2000	12	#5,668
1995	10	#5,611
1990	18	#3,352
1985	19	#2,628
1980	28	#1,975
1975	34	#1,539
1970	48	#1,196
1965	73	#861
1960	82	#836
1955	64	#934
1950	55	#929
1945	56	#842
1940	62	#788
1935	68	#743
1930	51	#949
1925	19	#1,824
1920	13	#2,363
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Duwayne

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Duwayne Kerr Jamaican international footballer (born 1987) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Duwayne, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Duwayne?

The median living Duwayne is about 61 years old. Half of all living Duwaynes are between 49 and 72 years old.

How many people named Duwayne are alive today?

An estimated 2,200 people named Duwayne are alive in the United States, based on 3,601 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Duwayne mean?

A male given name, variant of Duane.

How popular is the name Duwayne in 2025?

Duwayne did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Duwayne?

3,601 babies have been named Duwayne in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Duwayne most popular?

Duwayne peaked in 1960, when 82 newborns received the name.

Is Duwayne a boy or girl name?

Duwayne is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Duwayne rising or falling?

Duwayne is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Duwayne?

Well-known people named Duwayne include Duwayne Kerr (soccer player).

Names like Duwayne

Names that sound and feel close to Duwayne: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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