Duane is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #769 in 1998 with 206 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 236 births ranking #689. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 12.7%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 9,278 boys born was named Duane. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.