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 | 292 births |
| 1890s | 260 births |
| 1900s | 256 births |
| 1910s | 367 births |
| 1920s | 367 births |
| 1930s | 291 births |
| 1940s | 487 births |
| 1950s | 716 births |
| 1960s | 546 births |
| 1970s | 367 births |
| 1980s | 542 births |
| 1990s | 1,638 births |
| 2000s | 1,506 births |
| 2010s | 914 births |
| 2020s | 256 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).