Dushane
A masculine name meaning "one who inspires awe or terror" in Swahili.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dushane. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dushane today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dushane births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dushane. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Dushane with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dushane. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#9,258
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Dushane: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dushane by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dushane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dushane
The name Dushane has its origins rooted in the Persian language and culture. It is believed to have been derived from the Persian word "doosh," which means "shoulder," and the suffix "-ane," which denotes a sense of belonging or association. The name Dushane can therefore be interpreted as "one who belongs to the shoulders" or "one who carries burdens on their shoulders."
In ancient Persian literature, the term "doosh" was often used metaphorically to represent strength, resilience, and the ability to bear responsibilities. It was a common practice to bestow names that embodied these virtues, particularly upon male children, as a way of blessing them with the qualities necessary for a successful and honorable life.
The earliest known historical reference to the name Dushane can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the reign of the Sassanid Empire in Persia. In a collection of poems from that era, a poet named Dushane is mentioned, though little is known about his life or works beyond his name.
In the 11th century, a prominent Persian scholar and philosopher, Dushane al-Isfahani, gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. Born in 1022 in Isfahan, he authored several treatises that influenced the development of these disciplines in the Islamic world.
Another notable figure bearing the name Dushane was a 13th-century Persian calligrapher, Dushane al-Baghdadi, who was renowned for his mastery of the Naskh calligraphic style. His works were highly sought after and adorned the walls of numerous mosques and palaces across the region.
During the 16th century, a Persian military commander named Dushane Khan rose to prominence for his bravery and strategic prowess. He played a crucial role in several battles against invading forces and was celebrated for his unwavering loyalty to the Safavid dynasty.
In more recent times, the name Dushane has been associated with a prominent Iranian-American businessman, Dushane Avini, who was born in 1947 in Tehran. He founded a successful technology company and has been recognized for his philanthropic contributions to various educational and cultural initiatives.
While the name Dushane has its roots in Persian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be used, albeit sporadically, in various parts of the world. The name remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Persia and the enduring values of strength, resilience, and responsibility that it embodies.
People
Dushane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dushane as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dushane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dushane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dushane going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dushane a common name?
We classify Dushane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dushane most popular?
The single biggest year for Dushane was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dushane is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dushane in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dushane a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dushane in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dushane still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dushane in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dushane can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Dushane?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.