US Popularity:4479
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Little dark one
With Irish origins, Duane is a gender-neutral name meaning “little dark one.” Duane is more commonly used as a last name but has occasionally been used as a first. The name was at its height in popularity in 1960 but has dropped off the scale in recent decades. Like most gender-neutral names, one gender is more popular than the other. In this case, it’s more common to meet boys with the name Duane. If you’re looking for a unique Irish name to make baby feel close to their roots, Duane is an excellent choice.

Duane Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Duane is currently #3776 on The Bump
Boy:Duane is currently #2106 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Duane is currently #2548 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Duane is currently #4479 in U.S. births
Boy:Duane is currently #2092 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
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in 2023
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In comparison to the previous year's data
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