Boy · #2,740 in 2026

Deuce

Name: Popularity of the name Deuce in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Deuce, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,740

Peak Rank

#2,740 (2026)

Total Babies

320

5-Yr Trend

+266%

2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2740

Peak Rank

320

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deuce

Deuce first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 47 Deuces were born — ranking #2,740 that year. As of 2026, Deuce ranks #2,740 for baby boys with 47 births, rising sharply (+266% over the past five years). In total, more than 320 Deuces have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Deuce

Phonetically similar names — useful when Deuce is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Duce
Douce
Doose
Duse
Dice
Dose
Diss
Dis
Dos
Dise
Das
Dace

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deuce

What does the name Deuce mean?

Deuce is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Deuce in 2026?

In 2026, Deuce ranks #2,740 among boys' names in the U.S., with 47 babies given the name that year.

When was Deuce most popular?

Deuce reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,740 that year with 47 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Deuce most popular?

Deuce has historically been most popular in Georgia, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Deuce.

Is Deuce a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Deuce is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Deuce?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deuce include Boysie, Charl, Alvern. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deuce

Deuce is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 320 births in the dataset. Deuce's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,740. Use the chart and map above to compare Deuce's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.