Dwaine
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dwaine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,772 babies have been named Dwaine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dwaine is past its peak , currently ranked #10,868 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,868
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Dwaine
Dwaine is a boy name .
Dwaine is currently ranked #10,868 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dwaine include Dwa, Dwai, Dwaiy, Dwaiie, Dwy, Dwie, and Dwakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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