Dwain
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dwain first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,799 babies have been named Dwain in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dwain is past its peak , currently ranked #18,965 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,965
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Dwain
Dwain is a boy name .
Dwain is currently ranked #18,965 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dwain include Dwa, Dwy, Dwie, and Dwakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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