Duane
Pronunciation: [ dw-AYN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Duane first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 389 babies have been named Duane in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Duane is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,277 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,277
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Duane
Duane is a girl name .
Is Duane a boy or girl name? Duane is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,277 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,090. Duane is more commonly used as a boy name.
Duane is currently ranked #38,277 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Duane include Dua, Duy, Duie, and Duakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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