Holding steady.
Popularity of Duayne since 1927
Babies named Duayne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Duayne's real moment was 1967.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 51 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 106 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Duayne is a distinctive spelling variant of the more common Dwayne, a name rooted in the Irish surname Ó Dubháin. Its usage in the United States has been sparse and sporadic. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1927, but it never reached the top 1,000. Its peak popularity came in 1967, reflecting a modest uptick during the mid-20th century when similar-sounding names like Dwayne and Duane were more common. Since then, Duayne has maintained a stable but low trajectory, with the name appearing in small numbers each year. It is primarily used for boys and remains a rare choice, appealing to parents who want a familiar sound with a unique spelling.
Duayne is a modern spelling variant of Dwayne, itself an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Dubháin, meaning 'descendant of Dubhán', a personal name derived from dubh 'black, dark'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1920s and saw modest use in the mid-20th century, but never achieved widespread popularity. It is often considered a respelling or phonetic variant of Dwayne, possibly influenced by the similar spelling of names like Duane.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Duayne
Names that share Duayne's style, for a brother or sister.
