Duran
Every Duran since 1925 — 1,537 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Duran
Duran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,320 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 1,537 American babies have been named Duran. Its peak came in 1984, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Duran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Duran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,320 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,015 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,213 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,230 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,055 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,108 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,259 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,121 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,837 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,198 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,585 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,233 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,310 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,702 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,561 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,069 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,965 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,153 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,707 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,238 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,466 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,327 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,702 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,536 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,811 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,951 |
| 1990 | 32 | #2,228 |
| 1985 | 61 | #1,218 |
| 1980 | 41 | #1,501 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,502 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,354 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,051 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,348 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,823 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #3,858 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Duran
- Duran Çetin Writer · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Duran in 2025?
Duran ranked #7,320 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Duran?
1,537 babies have been named Duran in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Duran most popular?
Duran peaked in 1984, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Duran a boy or girl name?
Duran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Duran rising or falling?
Duran is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Duran?
Well-known people named Duran include Duran Çetin (writer).