Duane
Boy name · 22 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Duane: 22 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 1981.
The name Duane has Irish roots, originating from the Gaelic surname Ó Dubháin, meaning "descendant of Dubhán," with "dubh" translating to "black" or "dark." It became popular as a first name in the 20th century, especially in Scotland and the United States. Notable bearers include legendary guitarist Duane Allman of The Allman Brothers Band, and actor Duane Jones, best known for his groundbreaking lead role in George A. Romero's *Night of the Living Dead*. While no major places are directly named after a bearer, the root "dubh" appears in Irish place names like Blackrock (An Charraig Dhubh). One interesting note: Duane also appears as a surname, famously shared by Diane Keaton's birth name, Diane Hall, who took "Keaton" from her mother's maiden name—no relation to the first name, but a curious coincidence for name enthusiasts.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19817 babies
- Latest (1989)
- #3353 babies
- Total births
- 22since 1978
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y