Duane
Peaked at #102 nationally in 1933, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1885, Duane has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Duane — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1311
in 1937
Last ranked
#11232
in 1989
Years tracked
67
1914–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Duane reached its peak popularity for girls in 1937, ranking #1311 nationally with 31 babies given the name that year.
Duane hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1989, when it stood at #11232.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #11,232 | 6 |
| 1987 | #8,210 | 8 |
| 1986 | #11,439 | 5 |
| 1985 | #8,592 | 7 |
| 1980 | #9,404 | 6 |
| 1979 | #7,500 | 8 |
| 1977 | #7,055 | 8 |
| 1975 | #4,936 | 12 |
Duane — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#102
in 1933
Current rank
#2073
in 2024
Years tracked
132
1885–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Duane reached its peak popularity for boys in 1933, ranking #102 nationally with 1,765 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1578 (2014) to #2073 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Duane ranks #2073 nationally for boys, with 72 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,073 | 72 |
| 2023 | #2,102 | 70 |
| 2022 | #2,119 | 70 |
| 2021 | #1,890 | 81 |
| 2020 | #1,878 | 79 |
| 2019 | #2,065 | 70 |
| 2018 | #1,859 | 81 |
| 2017 | #1,586 | 102 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Duane most popular?
Duane was most popular in 1933, when it ranked #102 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Duane becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Duane?
At least 116,398 babies have been recorded with the name Duane in the US since 1885, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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