Duane Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Duane means 'dark' or 'from the valley'.
Meaning of the Name Duane
Duane is an anglicized form of the Irish name Dubhán, derived from the Gaelic word 'dubh' meaning 'dark' or 'black'. It originated as a surname in Ireland and was later adopted as a given name. Duane can also be a variant of the French name Duval, meaning 'from the valley'.
Popularity of the Name Duane
The popularity for the name Duane peaked in popularity in the year 1959 with 2,962 births, which ranked number 272 out of 10,600 unique names for that year. Duane had the most female births in 1937 with 31, which ranked number 1,303 out of 4,929 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1959 with 2,962, which ranked number 127 out of 4,572 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Duane has declined sharply over the last ten years from 128 births to 70 births, a decline of -45.31%. Among males, Duane has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 128 births to 70 births, a decline of -45.31%.
Nationwide Popularity of Duane
- 20 Year Trend of Duane: -60.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Duane: -45.31%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Duane: -45.31%
Popularity of Duane by State
For males, Duane was most popular in Northeastern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in PA, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Duane. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 9 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Duane
- Total Births of Duane: 66 (-5.86%)
- Male Births of Duane: 66 (-5.86%)
Given the downward trend of Duane over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.86% decrease in total births, for a total of 66 births in 2024. Male births for Duane have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 66 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.86%.