Dune
Boy nameDune has been given to 108 babies in the U.S. since 2016. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 113,872 boys was named Dune.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
108
Peak year
2023 (28 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2016
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
5% girls / 95% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Dune — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dune.
Sibling name ideas for Dune
Same era and popularity as Dune, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dune?
Dune has been given to 108 babies in the U.S. since 2016. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dune peak?
Dune peaked in 2023, when 28 babies were given the name.
Is Dune a girl or boy name?
Dune is primarily a boy name (95% of babies named Dune are boys).
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