Total births
551
Girls' name · since 1936
Dewana
Since 1936, U.S. Social Security records show 551 babies named Dewana, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 551
- total births
- 1936–1991
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Dewana is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 551 have been recorded since 1936.
Dewana has 551 recorded births among girls since 1936, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1936 to 1991.
- 551 total births
- 1936–1991 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
551 girls have been named Dewana since 1936, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1991.
- 551
- total births
- 1936–1991
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Dewana was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
24 babies were named Dewana in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Dewana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dewana splits its recorded history at 1970: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1944 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dewana at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1936
Dewana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1936–1991
- Peak year (1966)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Dewana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Dewana's strongest decade.
175 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Dewana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 15
1940s
15 births
- 1950s
1950s
114 births
- 1960s
1960s
175 births
- 1970s
1970s
144 births
- 1980s
1980s
84 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 175 births (32% of all-time use).
How Dewana compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Dewana's total volume
Dewana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dewana by state
Where Dewana concentrates geographically, total births since 1936
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 6 | 1.1% |
Louisiana share of Dewana's total US births 1.1%
6 of 551 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dewana? ▼
551 babies have been named Dewana since 1936. It was last recorded in 1991. The peak year was 1966 with 24 births.
When was Dewana most popular? ▼
Dewana was most popular in the 1960s decade with 175 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Dewana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dewana are Louisiana (6 births).
How long has the name Dewana been used? ▼
Records for Dewana go back to 1936, giving 56 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Dewana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dewanna, Dewanda, Dewey, Dewayne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dewana's data
- Dewana's decade-level peak was the 1960s (175 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Dewanas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- 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 Dewana
Nearby Names Like Dewana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dewana
Dewanna Girl
727 births
Dewanda Girl
694 births
Dewey Girl
547 births
Dewayne Girl
107 births
Dewayna Girl
21 births
Compare Dewana side by side: Dewana vs Dewanna Dewana vs Dewanda Dewana vs Dewey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1936–1991 (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. "Dewana: Baby Name Since 1936 - 551 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dewana. 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 Dewana 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.