Holding steady.
Popularity of Duwane since 1922
Babies named Duwane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Duwane is a respelling of Duane, which itself is an Americanized form of an Irish surname. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1922, but it never reached the top 1000. Its peak year was 1974, reflecting a broader trend of phonetic spellings and Irish surname adoption in the mid-20th century. The name's trajectory has been stable since then, with very few new registrations. Duwane remains a distinctive choice for those seeking an Irish-derived name with a modern, phonetic touch.
Duwane is a phonetic 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 entered American use in the early 20th century, with a modest peak in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dewey, Wayne
Sibling names for Duwane
Names that share Duwane's style, for a brother or sister.
