Boy · #5,751 in 2026

Duayne

Name: Popularity of the name Duayne in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Duayne, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,751

Peak Rank

#1,971 (1960)

Total Babies

279

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1927

First Year

1988

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#1971

Peak Rank

279

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Duayne

Duayne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1927, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 17 Duaynes were born — ranking #1,971 that year. As of 2026, Duayne ranks #5,751 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 279 Duaynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Duayne

Phonetically similar names — useful when Duayne is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dewan
Duin
Doohan
Duhan
Dwayne
Duane
Duan
Dwain
Doing
Dane
Diane
Dion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Duayne

What does the name Duayne mean?

Duayne is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1927. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Duayne in 2026?

In 2026, Duayne ranks #5,751 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Duayne most popular?

Duayne reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #1,971 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Duayne a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Duayne is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Duayne?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Duayne include Tibor, Perri, Rydell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Duayne

Duayne is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 279 births in the dataset. Duayne's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #1,971. Use the chart and map above to compare Duayne's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.