Total births
1,052
Boys' name · since 1918
Duaine
Duaine has 1,052 recorded births since 1918 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1932 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,052
- total births
- 1918–1996
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Duaine is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,052 have been recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Duaine recorded 1,052 times among boys since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1996.
- 1,052 total births
- 1918–1996 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,052 boys have been named Duaine since 1918, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1996.
- 1,052
- total births
- 1918–1996
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Duaine was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
35 babies were named Duaine in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Duaine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Duaine's SSA record in two at 1951 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1932 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Duaine at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Duaine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1996
- Peak year (1932)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Duaine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Duaine's strongest decade.
271 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Duaine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 13
1910s
13 births
- 1920s
1920s
153 births
- 1930s
1930s
271 births
- 1940s
1940s
181 births
- 1950s
1950s
189 births
- 1960s
1960s
125 births
- 1970s 96
1970s
96 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 271 births (26% of all-time use).
How Duaine compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Duaine's total volume
Duaine vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Duaine by state
Where Duaine concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 33 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 26 | 2.5% |
| #3 | North Dakota | | 5 | 0.5% |
Minnesota share of Duaine's total US births 3.1%
Even split
33 of 1,052 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Duaine? ▼
1,052 babies have been named Duaine since 1918. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1932 with 35 births.
When was Duaine most popular? ▼
Duaine was most popular in the 1930s decade with 271 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Duaine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Duaine are Minnesota (33 births), Wisconsin (26 births), North Dakota (5 births).
How long has the name Duaine been used? ▼
Records for Duaine go back to 1918, giving 79 years of history through 1996.
What names are similar to Duaine? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Duane, Duard, Duan, Duayne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Duaine's data
- Duaine's decade-level peak was the 1930s (271 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Duaines (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Duaine
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Duaine: Baby Name Since 1918 - 1,052 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/duaine. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Duaine draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.