Total births
249
Girls' name · since 1942
Dwanda
Since 1942, U.S. Social Security records show 249 babies named Dwanda, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 249
- total births
- 1942–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Dwanda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 249 recorded since 1942.
Dwanda has 249 recorded births among girls since 1942, 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 1942 to 1994.
- 249 total births
- 1942–1994 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
249 girls have been named Dwanda since 1942, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1994.
- 249
- total births
- 1942–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Dwanda was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
17 babies were named Dwanda in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Dwanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dwanda splits its recorded history at 1970: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1942 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1964 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dwanda at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Dwanda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–1994
- Peak year (1964)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Dwanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Dwanda's strongest decade.
100 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Dwanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 15
1940s
15 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s
1960s
100 births
- 1970s
1970s
79 births
- 1980s 27
1980s
27 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 100 births (40% of all-time use).
Dwanda by state
Where Dwanda concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 11 | 4.4% |
Louisiana share of Dwanda's total US births 4.4%
11 of 249 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dwanda? ▼
Since 1942, Social Security records show 249 babies named Dwanda. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1964, with 17 births.
When was Dwanda most popular? ▼
Dwanda was most popular in the 1960s decade with 100 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
Where is Dwanda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dwanda are Louisiana (11 births).
How long has the name Dwanda been used? ▼
Records for Dwanda go back to 1942, giving 53 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Dwanda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dwana, Dwan, Dwayne, Dwanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dwanda's data
- Dwanda's decade-level peak was the 1960s (100 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Dwandas (11 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 Dwanda
Nearby Names Like Dwanda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dwanda
Dwana Girl
988 births
Dwan Girl
910 births
Dwayne Girl
462 births
Dwanna Girl
444 births
Dwayna Girl
70 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1942–1994 (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. "Dwanda: Baby Name Since 1942 - 249 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dwanda. 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 Dwanda 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 June 2026.