Duane
du(a)-ne
US Popularity:4499
Origin:Irish
Meaning:dark, swarthy
With Irish origins, Duane is a gender-neutral name meaning “dark” or “swarthy.” Duane is more commonly used as a surname but has occasionally been used as a first. The name was at its height in popularity during the 1960s but has since dropped off the scale. 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 #2531 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Duane is currently #2093 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Duane is currently #4499 in U.S. births
Boy:Duane is currently #4679 in U.S. births
Girl:Duane is currently #17259 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1989
Gender:
Girl
#17261
in 1989
- 4607
from 1987
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