Duane
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Dark; Swarthy
Background: The name Duane originates from the Irish name 'Dubhan,' which is derived from the Gaelic word 'dubh,' meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy.' This name has been used to denote physical characteristics linked to darkness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#282
Total births
116,398
Most popular decade
1950s
(72,813 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-494 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1885
Gender usage
99.1% male
0.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1885
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #936
- Peak year
- 1959
- Peak year births
- 2,966
- Peak rank
- #126
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 72
- Recent rank
- #2,070
Female
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,188
- Peak year
- 1937
- Peak year births
- 31
- Peak rank
- #1,303
- Most recent year
- 1989
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,846
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).