Duane
Duane is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little dark one or dark-haired.
Origin and history
Duane is a masculine name derived from the Irish Gaelic surname Dubhán, a diminutive of the word for 'black' or 'dark'. It gained steady popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as a given name. Today, it is recognized as a traditional Irish-origin name, though its usage has become relatively rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
115,442 babies in the United States have been named Duane since 1880. It ranks #282 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1506.
States where it is most popular
- MI (9.2 %)
- MN (7.5 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 35 |
| 1900-1910 | 104 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,554 |
| 1920-1930 | 8,565 |
| 1930-1940 | 16,855 |
| 1940-1950 | 17,072 |
| 1950-1960 | 24,144 |
| 1960-1970 | 23,755 |
| 1970-1980 | 12,404 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,247 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,615 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,583 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,075 |
| 2020-2029 | 424 |
Famous people named Duane
- Duane Eddy: Musician, Guitarist
- Duane Allman: Musician, Guitarist
- Duane Thomas: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Irish root 'dubh', meaning dark, which was historically used as a descriptive nickname.
- Dwayne and Dwight are closely related in sound or origin and shared similar peak popularity periods in the mid-20th century.