Duy
Every Duy since 1978 — 827 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Duy
Duy 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 1978, 827 American babies have been named Duy. Its peak came in 1984, when 59 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 Duy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Duy 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 | 5 | #12,828 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,731 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,025 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #9,973 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,072 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,054 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,015 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,089 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,793 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,910 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,338 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,886 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,866 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,517 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,122 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,106 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,199 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,880 |
| 2000 | 20 | #3,963 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,575 |
| 1990 | 27 | #2,511 |
| 1985 | 38 | #1,651 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,238 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Duy
- Duy Tân Politician · 1900–1945
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Duy in 2025?
Duy 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 Duy?
827 babies have been named Duy in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Duy most popular?
Duy peaked in 1984, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Duy a boy or girl name?
Duy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Duy rising or falling?
Duy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Duy?
Well-known people named Duy include Duy Tân (politician).