Duane Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Duane has Irish origins, meaning 'dark' or 'black'. It evolved from the surname Dubhán and has retained its distinct sound through history. The name carries traits of tradition and nostalgia, with no significant biblical relevance. Duane gained popularity in the mid-20th century, and today it is often viewed as a classic name. Notable individuals with this name include Duane Allman and Duane Johnson, known for their contributions to music and entertainment.
The name Duane is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Duane has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Duane' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 251st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 117th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 139th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 184th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 468th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1062nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1782nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3226th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3214th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5122nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 17545th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Duane' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Duane"
Pronunciation
/dweɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Duane is derived from the Irish surname 'Dubhán', which is a diminutive of the word 'dubh' meaning 'black' or 'dark'.
Meaning
dark, black
Language Evolution
Dubhán, Duane
Historical Usage
Duane gained popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century, especially during the 1940s and 1950s.
Variants & Derivatives
Dwayne, Dwaine
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Duane is perceived as a traditional name, often associated with a sense of nostalgia.
Famous People
Duane Allman, Duane Johnson (The Rock)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Duane"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Duane"
"Duane" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 251st of 7545 | 7,759 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 117th of 6773 | 28,620 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 139th of 7552 | 45,309 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 184th of 10718 | 23,474 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 468th of 16616 | 6,558 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1062nd of 24088 | 2,552 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1782nd of 23106 | 1,061 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3226th of 9107 | 144 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1681st of 9204 | 421 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3214th of 12526 | 258 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5122nd of 19264 | 165 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 17545th of 27321 | 26 |
Regional Popularity of "Duane" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
9.53% 135th/1416 |
24.87% 343rd/1379 |
30.98% 733rd/2366 |
16.11% 184th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
3.69% 57th/1546 |
10.54% 164th/1556 |
18.66% 439th/2353 |
6.72% 104th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
3.73% 83rd/2227 |
5.39% 131st/2430 |
9.43% 269th/2853 |
4.50% 125th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
4.26% 125th/2937 |
4.65% 162nd/3483 |
6.82% 240th/3518 |
4.65% 188th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.68% 320th/3685 |
8.76% 392nd/4475 |
11.19% 581st/5194 |
8.52% 538th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.00% 779th/4582 |
19.27% 995th/5164 |
17.87% 1307th/7313 |
18.96% 1415th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
32.58% 1298th/3984 |
44.02% 1975th/4487 |
37.60% 2565th/6822 |
41.40% 2598th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Duane" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
89.07% 1377th/1546 |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Duane"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Duane" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.