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How Many People Are Named Duane?
Estimated people named Duane living in the U.S. today
71,996
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 116,398
- Peak year: 1959 (2,979 births)
- Estimated living today: 71,996
Duane by age group — who carries the name today?
Duane popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Duane
Duane has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 116,398 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 71,996 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,747 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Duanes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Duane in the US?
An estimated 71,996 people named Duane are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Duane rare — about 1 in 4,747 Americans.
Is Duane a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Duane is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Duane most popular?
Duane peaked in 1959, when 2,979 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Duane?
Duane ranks #691 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).