Duane
Duane is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Dubhán', meaning 'little dark one' or 'swarthy'. It was traditionally used to describe someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
Current Popularity
#2073 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Peaked in popularity during the 1960s-70s, giving it a retro feel
- •Easy to spell and pronounce once heard
- •Often confused with the spelling variant 'Dwayne'
- •Has a laid-back, friendly quality that works well across different settings
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Famous People
Duane 'The Rock' Johnson
Actor and former professional wrestler
Duane Allman
Legendary rock guitarist and founding member of The Allman Brothers Band
Duane Eddy
Rock and roll guitarist known for 'twangy' guitar sound
Duane Chapman
Television personality and bounty hunter known as 'Dog the Bounty Hunter'
Statistics
115,384
Total births since 1880
1959
Peak year
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