Duane
du(a)-ne
US Popularity:4413
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.
How Popular Is The Name Duane?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Duane is currently #4447 on The Bump
Boy:Duane is currently #2498 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Duane is currently #2959 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Duane is currently #4413 in U.S. births
Boy:Duane is currently #2073 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2024
No change
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Duane, January 2022
Behind the Name, Dubhán, January 2022
Name Doctor, Duane
WordSense Dictionary, Duane
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