NAME PROFILE
Dwyane
Derived from the Irish surname Dubhshláine, meaning 'dark' or 'black' combined with 'sláine' meaning health or safety. This name suggests a person with a deep, soulful character and a resilient, protective nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,161 |
| Gender | Male (14% / 86%) |
| Peak year | 1961 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1955 |
| Most recent | 1972 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Irish, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Top States
IL — 36%NY — 32%CA — 14%TX — 9%OH — 9%
Notable People
Dwyane Wade (NBA Champion / Miami Heat) · Dwyane Stephens (Associate Head Coach / Michigan State) · Dwyane Wright (Professional Football Player / NFL) · Dwyane Thomas (Professional Baseball Player / MLB) · Dwyane Robinson (Jazz Musician / Multi-instrumentalist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DwyDeeD-Wade
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