Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1983
Dantwan
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Dantwan, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1983–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
Dantwan sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 22 recorded since 1983.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dantwan has been recorded 22 times among boys since 1983, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 1990.
- 22 total births
- 1983–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 77% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Dantwan since 1983, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 22
- total births
- 1983–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
77% of everyone ever named Dantwan was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
7 babies were named Dantwan in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Dantwan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dantwan's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dantwan at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Dantwan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–1990
- Peak year (1984)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Dantwan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Dantwan's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 77% of all-time use.
Dantwan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 17 births (77% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dantwan? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 22 babies named Dantwan. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 7 births.
When was Dantwan most popular? ▼
Dantwan was most popular in the 1980s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Dantwan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dantwan since 1983 -- 8 years through the most recent 1990 data.
What names are similar to Dantwan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daniel, Danny, Dan, Dana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dantwan's data
- Dantwan's decade-level peak was the 1980s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dantwan
Nearby Names Like Dantwan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dantwan
Daniel Boy
#16 1,982,812 births
Danny Boy
#636 286,648 births
Dan Boy
#1921 106,554 births
Dana Boy
#4201 53,287 births
Dante Boy
#322 51,587 births
Compare Dantwan side by side: Dantwan vs Daniel Dantwan vs Danny Dantwan vs Dan
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1983–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dantwan: Baby Name Since 1983 - 22 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dantwan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dantwan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.