Duaine
Duaine is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark or little dark one.
Origin and history
Duaine is a variant spelling of Duane or Dwayne, which derives from an Irish Gaelic surname meaning dark or little dark one. It experienced moderate usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is an uncommon vintage name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,052 babies in the United States have been named Duaine since 1880. It ranks #3633 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MN (51.6 %)
- WI (40.6 %)
- ND (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 153 |
| 1930-1940 | 271 |
| 1940-1950 | 181 |
| 1950-1960 | 189 |
| 1960-1970 | 125 |
| 1970-1980 | 96 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Duaine is a rare spelling variant of Duane and Dwayne, which both originated from the Irish surname Ó Dubhán.
- Most historical U.S. usage of this particular spelling occurred during the middle of the twentieth century.