Duran
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,084 in 1984
11 babies were named Duran in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,214 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1925–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Duran you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Duran, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Duran would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDuran first shows up in US birth records in 1925, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 100 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1984, when it ranked #1,084. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDuran has slipped 1,214 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Duran
Duran is a boy name of English and Latin origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ran”. US birth records list Duran for boys from 1925 to 2025, in 75 of those 101 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #1,084 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.2 | 462,963 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,470,588 boys |
| 1950s | 2.9 | 340,136 boys |
| 1960s | 4.5 | 222,717 boys |
| 1970s | 9.1 | 110,132 boys |
| 1980s | 27 | 36,697 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 69,493 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 87,260 boys |
| 2010s | 7.6 | 131,062 boys |
| 2020s | 4.9 | 203,390 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Duran
What is the origin of the name Duran?
Duran has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Duran a boy or girl name?
Duran is a boy name.
How popular is the name Duran?
Duran ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#1,084).