NAME PROFILE
Dawayne
Derived from the Middle English 'kempe' and Old English 'cempa,' meaning a champion, warrior, or athlete. This name suggests a person of great strength and a competitive spirit who faces challenges with bravery and integrity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,690 |
| Gender | Male (7% / 93%) |
| Peak year | 1992 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1954 |
| Most recent | 2011 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 35%PA — 20%MI — 20%TX — 15%IL — 10%
Notable People
Jack Kemp (U.S. Politician and NFL Quarterback) · Matt Kemp (Major League Baseball All-Star) · Kemp Powers (Academy Award-nominated Screenwriter of 'Soul') · Stacy Kemp (Olympic Figure Skater) · Kemp Malone (Renowned Philologist and Medievalist)
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