Dewane, of Latin origin, is an infrequent yet distinctive given name for males. It means 'of the west' or 'western,' derived from the Latin word 'occiduus.' This name is quite unique and adds a touch of sophistication to its bearer.
The name Dewane experiences considerable fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks occurring in the mid-30s and late 40s to early 50s. It appears that there was a significant increase in usage from 1931 to 1932 (14 births to 18), but it dipped again afterwards. The name reached its peak popularity between 1946 and 1957, with an average of around 9 births per year during this period. After the late 1950s, the name's usage declined steadily until the late 1970s to early 1980s, when it became quite rare, with fewer than 10 births per year occurring from 1973 onwards. There has been only one birth recorded since 2000. Overall, the name Dewane has seen a marked decrease in usage over time, with a total of 508 births recorded between 1921 and 2015.