Dwayne
Boy name · 22 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Dwayne: 22 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 1977.
Dwayne is the anglicised form of the Irish name Dubhán, from *dubh* meaning "black" or "dark", giving it the sense of "little dark one". The most famous bearer is undoubtedly actor and former wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, while basketball fans will know NBA legend Dwayne Wade. Though less common as a place name, the root *dubh* appears across Scotland in locations such as Dùn Dubh (Black Fort) and Loch Dubh. Parents may also encounter the variant spellings Duane and Dwain, which share the same Gaelic origins. The name enjoyed particular popularity in Scotland during the 1990s, reflecting broader Anglophone trends.
Boy 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19775 babies
- Latest (1991)
- #3244 babies
- Total births
- 22since 1977
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 32%vs prior 5y