Total births
21
Boys' name · since 1961
Dewyane
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Dewyane, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1961–1977
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Dewyane sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 21 recorded since 1961.
Social Security Administration records show Dewyane recorded 21 times among boys since 1961, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 1977.
- 21 total births
- 1961–1977 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Dewyane since 1961, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1977.
- 21
- total births
- 1961–1977
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Dewyane was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
6 babies were named Dewyane in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Dewyane's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dewyane splits its recorded history at 1971: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1962 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dewyane at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Dewyane popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–1977
- Peak year (1961)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Dewyane by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Dewyane's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Dewyane births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 11 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dewyane? ▼
21 babies have been named Dewyane since 1961. It was last recorded in 1977. The peak year was 1961 with 6 births.
When was Dewyane most popular? ▼
Dewyane was most popular in the 1960s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
How long has the name Dewyane been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dewyane since 1961 -- 17 years through the most recent 1977 data.
What names are similar to Dewyane? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dewey, Dewayne, Dewitt, Deward, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dewyane's data
- Dewyane's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1970s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Dewyane
Nearby Names Like Dewyane
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dewyane
Dewey Boy
#3610 34,373 births
Dewayne Boy
#3054 26,491 births
Dewitt Boy
7,216 births
Deward Boy
1,393 births
Dewain Boy
800 births
Compare Dewyane side by side: Dewyane vs Dewey Dewyane vs Dewayne Dewyane vs Dewitt
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, 1961–1977 (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. "Dewyane: Baby Name Since 1961 - 21 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dewyane. 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 Dewyane 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.