Holding steady.
Popularity of Duaine since 1918
Babies named Duaine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 153 |
| 1930s | 271 |
| 1940s | 181 |
| 1950s | 189 |
| 1960s | 125 |
| 1970s | 96 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Duaine is a spelling variant of Duane, an Irish surname turned given name. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1918 and reached its peak usage in 1932, when it was most popular. Since then, it has steadily declined and has not ranked in the top 1000 names for decades. As of 2025, the name remains stable in its rarity, appearing infrequently. The name is strongly associated with Irish heritage, though its connection to the meaning 'little dark one' is derived from the Irish word dubh. Despite its lack of current popularity, Duaine offers a distinctive choice with a classic sound.
Duaine is a spelling variant of Duane, which is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Dubháin, meaning 'descendant of Dubhán'. Dubhán is a diminutive of dubh, the Irish word for 'black' or 'dark'. The name was traditionally used as a surname before becoming a given name in the English-speaking world. Its popularity peaked in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dewey, Duane
Sibling names for Duaine
Names that share Duaine's style, for a brother or sister.
