Dune
Meaningsand hill · English
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,456 in 2023
15 babies were named Dune in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2016–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dune you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dune, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dune would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDune first shows up in US birth records in 2016, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #4,456.
- New on the sceneDune wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2016.
- MeaningIn English, Dune means “sand hill”.
About the name Dune
Dune is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning “sand hill”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-une”. US birth records list Dune for boys from 2016 to 2025, in 7 of those 10 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #4,456 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.5 | 666,667 boys |
| 2020s | 8.9 | 112,570 boys |
More Scottish boy names
- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Archer · bowman
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Graham · gravelly homestead
Questions about the name Dune
What does the name Dune mean?
Dune means “sand hill” in English.
What is the origin of the name Dune?
Dune has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Dune a boy or girl name?
Dune is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dune?
Dune ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#4,456).