Dwane
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Dark; Swarthy
Background: The name Dwane originates from the Irish surname 'O'Dubhan,' meaning 'descendant of Dubhan,' which is derived from the Gaelic word 'dubh,' meaning 'black' or 'dark.' In English contexts, Dwane can be associated with its variant forms, retaining the connotation of darkness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#2,238
Total births
3,171
Most popular decade
1960s
(2,160 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-3,073 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1915
Gender usage
100% male
0% female
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Male
- First year
- 1915
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,392
- Peak year
- 1963
- Peak year births
- 102
- Peak rank
- #760
- Most recent year
- 2017
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #9,692
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