Dawayne
Dawayne is a boy baby name. Ranked #15,516 in the US, popular nicknames include Daw, Day, and Dawie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dawayne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,637 babies have been named Dawayne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dawayne is past its peak , currently ranked #15,516 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,516
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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About the Name Dawayne
Dawayne is a boy name .
Dawayne is currently ranked #15,516 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dawayne include Daw, Day, Dawie, and Dawaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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