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Dewayne

The name Dewayne peaked for girls at #3946 in 1938. Dewayne is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Dewayne is a boy's name meaning "dark, black".

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Dewayne is a masculine name that gained popularity primarily in the United States during the mid-20th century. It's a variant spelling of Duane, which derives from the Irish surname Ó Dubháin, meaning "descendant of Dubhán" (where Dubhán comes from "dubh" meaning "dark" or "black"). 

The distinctive spelling with "way" in the middle emerged as part of the creative naming trend in America, particularly in Southern states. Dewayne saw its peak popularity in the 1950s-1970s but has gradually declined since. 

The name carries a strong, straightforward quality and continues to be used, though less frequently than in previous decades. Many bearers of the name go by the nickname "Wayne" in everyday life.

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The name Dewayne is currently ranked #995 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #302 in 1962. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in DEWAYNE, DEWAYNE, and DEWAYNE. Dewayne is occasionally used for girls in 1988.

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