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Duncan

Male name · ↓ Falling

8,805
Total Births
1997
Peak Year
#924
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Duncan

Duncan is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 8,805 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1880s
1890s
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
1880s292 births
1890s260 births
1900s256 births
1910s367 births
1920s367 births
1930s291 births
1940s487 births
1950s716 births
1960s546 births
1970s367 births
1980s542 births
1990s1,638 births
2000s1,506 births
2010s914 births
2020s256 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Duncan?

Duncan has been given to 8,805 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1997 with 251 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #924.

Is Duncan a boy or girl name?

Duncan is primarily used as a male name in the United States.

When was Duncan most popular?

Duncan was most popular in 1997, when 251 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Duncan?

Duncan first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderMale
Total Births8,805
Peak Year1997
Peak Count251
2023 Rank#924
First Recorded1880
TrendFalling