Durand: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	14	1	–	#2,325
1920s	23	2	+64%	#3,594
1930s	15	2	-35%	#3,666
1940s	67	7	+347%	#1,973
1950s	126	13	+88%	#1,927
1960s	162	16	+29%	#1,484
1970s	257	26	+59%	#1,331
1980s	174	17	-32%	#1,825
1990s	133	13	-24%	#2,642
2000s	66	7	-50%	#5,460
2010s	23	2	-65%	#9,842
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

#2,325

1920s

+64%

#3,594

1930s

-35%

#3,666

1940s

+347%

#1,973

1950s

126

+88%

#1,927

1960s

162

+29%

#1,484

1970s

257

+59%

#1,331

1980s

174

-32%

#1,825

1990s

133

-24%

#2,642

2000s

-50%

#5,460

2010s

-65%

#9,842

2020s (to 2025)

–

The story of Durand

Durand is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1913, 1,060 American babies have been named Durand. Its peak came in 1972, when 40 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Durand stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Durand?

The median living Durand is about 48 years old; half are between 36 and 58. An estimated 900 people named Durand are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Durand year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	–	–
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	–	–
2016	–	–
2015	7	#9,842
2014	5	#12,586
2013	–	–
2012	5	#12,793
2011	–	–
2010	6	#11,130
2009	9	#8,487
2008	–	–
2007	6	#11,315
2006	8	#8,935
2005	5	#11,945
2004	–	–
2003	6	#9,931
2002	7	#8,709
2001	13	#5,460
2000	12	#5,667
1995	8	#6,561
1990	25	#2,642
1985	9	#4,428
1980	31	#1,825
1975	22	#2,082
1970	20	#2,013
1965	15	#2,112
1960	14	#2,243
1955	13	#2,243
1950	12	#2,241
1945	5	#3,446
1940	6	#3,222
1935	–	–
1930	5	#4,151
1925	5	#4,379
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Durand, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Durand?

The median living Durand is about 48 years old. Half of all living Durands are between 36 and 58 years old.

How many people named Durand are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Durand are alive in the United States, based on 1,060 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Durand mean?

The given name Durand may refer to:Durand de Bredons, French Benedictine and bishop of Toulouse Durand of Gloucester (fl.1086), Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1086 Durand of Huesca, Catholic theologian Durand or Durandus of Saint-Pourçain…

How popular is the name Durand in 2025?

Durand did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Durand?

1,060 babies have been named Durand in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Durand most popular?

Durand peaked in 1972, when 40 newborns received the name.

Is Durand a boy or girl name?

Durand is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Durand rising or falling?

Durand is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Durand popularity over time

The story of Durand

How old are people named Durand?

Durand year by year

Frequently asked questions

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