Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1974
Twayne
Twayne has 15 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1974 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 15
- total births
- 1974–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
15 boys have been named Twayne since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Twayne has been recorded 15 times among boys since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1990.
- 15 total births
- 1974–1990 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Twayne since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1990.
- 15
- total births
- 1974–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Twayne was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
5 babies were named Twayne in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Twayne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Twayne's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded.
Twayne at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Twayne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1990
- Peak year (1974)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Twayne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Twayne's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Twayne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Twayne? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 15 babies named Twayne. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 5 births.
When was Twayne most popular? ▼
Twayne was most popular in the 1970s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Twayne been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Twayne since 1974 -- 17 years through the most recent 1990 data.
What names are similar to Twayne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Twan, Twain. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Twayne's data
- Twayne's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- 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.
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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, 1974–1990 (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. "Twayne: Baby Name Since 1974 - 15 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/twayne. 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 Twayne 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.