Dwade
A modern masculine name derived from the surnames Dwayne and Wade.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Dwade. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dwade today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dwade births was 2018 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dwade. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dwade. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2018
6 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,149
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Dwade: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dwade 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 Dwade during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dwade
The given name Dwade is a relatively modern and uncommon name, with no clear historical or cultural origins. It appears to be a variant or combination of the more common names Wade and Dwight, but its specific etymology remains uncertain.
One possible theory suggests that Dwade may have originated as a creative blend of the names Dwight and Wade, potentially inspired by the famous American basketball player Dwyane Wade. However, there is no definitive evidence to support this claim, and it remains speculative.
Due to its rarity, there are no recorded instances of the name Dwade in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest known examples of the name's usage are relatively recent and limited in number.
While the name Dwade is uncommon, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this first name throughout history. One such person is Dwade Anigmiuq, an Inuit artist and sculptor from Canada, born in the 1970s. His intricate carvings and sculptures depict traditional Inuit life and culture.
Another individual with the name Dwade is Dwade Ferris, an American professional wrestler and actor born in 1986. He has performed under various stage names, including Dwade Isiah and Dwade Chills, and has appeared in several independent wrestling promotions.
In the field of sports, Dwade Bucknor is a former professional baseball umpire who worked in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2022. He was known for his consistent and fair calls during his career, which spanned over two decades.
Additionally, there is Dwade Wilson, an American artist and illustrator known for his work in the comic book industry. He has contributed to various comic book series and has been praised for his dynamic and expressive artwork.
Finally, Dwade Ferrell is a contemporary American writer and author who has published several works of fiction and non-fiction. His books explore themes of identity, relationships, and personal growth.
While the name Dwade is not widely used, these individuals serve as examples of those who have carried this unique and distinctive first name throughout history, leaving their mark in various fields and professions.
People
Dwade + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dwade 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
Dwade: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dwade?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dwade 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Dwade a common name?
We classify Dwade as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dwade most popular?
The single biggest year for Dwade was 2018, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dwade is about 8 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 Dwade in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dwade a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dwade 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 Dwade still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dwade 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 Dwade 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 people have the name Dwade?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Dwade, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.