Boy · #5,003 in 2026

Duwane

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

Current Rank

#5,003

Peak Rank

#3,320 (1974)

Total Babies

106

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

1982

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#3320

Peak Rank

106

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Duwane

Duwane first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 10 Duwanes were born — ranking #3,320 that year. As of 2026, Duwane ranks #5,003 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 106 Duwanes 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 Duwane

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

Dewayne
Diwan
Dwayne
Duane
Duan
Dwain
Dumaine
Detain
Demain
Delaine
Devane
Derain

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Duwane

What does the name Duwane mean?

Duwane is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Duwane in 2026?

In 2026, Duwane ranks #5,003 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Duwane most popular?

Duwane reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #3,320 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Duwane a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Duwane?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Duwane include Kerman, Ade, Dusan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Duwane

Duwane is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 106 births in the dataset. Duwane's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #3,320. Use the chart and map above to compare Duwane'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.