Delwayne
Of English origin, meaning "from the valley near the marsh".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Delwayne. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Delwayne today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delwayne births was 1961 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delwayne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Delwayne is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Delwaynes were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Delwayne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1961
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1961 SSA rank
#4,206
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Delwayne: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Delwayne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Delwayne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Delwayne
The name Delwayne is a relatively modern creation, originating in the early to mid-20th century. It is an American name, likely a combination of the prefix "Del-" which can mean "from" in various Romance languages, and the name "Wayne" which derives from an Old English word meaning "wagon maker" or "driver of a vehicle."
While the exact etymology of Delwayne is uncertain, it is believed to be a portmanteau name, blending elements of different names and words to create a unique moniker. There are no known references to this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Delwayne was Delwayne Winrow, an American basketball player born in 1966. He played professionally in the Continental Basketball Association in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Delwayne Robertson, a Canadian football player who played in the Canadian Football League from 1990 to 2002. He was a defensive back and won the Grey Cup championship with the Toronto Argonauts in 1997.
In the realm of politics, Delwayne Hahn served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003 to 2011, representing the 111th district. He was born in 1965 and was a member of the Republican Party.
Delwayne Delaney was an American singer and songwriter, active in the 1970s and 1980s. He was known for his work in the soul and R&B genres, releasing several albums and singles during his career.
Delwayne Ewing was a professional baseball player from the United States, born in 1958. He played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers, between 1983 and 1992.
While the name Delwayne may not have a long and storied history, it has been borne by individuals who have achieved success and recognition in various fields, from sports and politics to entertainment and the arts.
People
Delwayne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delwayne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Delwayne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delwayne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delwayne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Delwayne a common name?
We classify Delwayne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delwayne most popular?
The single biggest year for Delwayne was 1961, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delwayne is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Delwayne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Delwayne a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delwayne in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Delwayne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Delwayne in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Delwayne can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Delwayne?
You can see how many people have the name Delwayne on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.