Boy · #6,670 in 2026

Dual

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

Current Rank

#6,670

Peak Rank

#6,670 (1992)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1926

First Year

1992

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#6670

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dual

Dual first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1926, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 7 Duals were born — ranking #6,670 that year. As of 2026, Dual ranks #6,670 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Duals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Dual

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

Duel
Deuel
Dial
Dowel
Doyel
Dahle
Dyal
Tuile
Tuil
Doodle
Dle
Dool

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dual

What does the name Dual mean?

Dual is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1926. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dual in 2026?

In 2026, Dual ranks #6,670 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Dual most popular?

Dual reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #6,670 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Dual a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dual?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dual include Akintunde, Tolan, Shontez. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dual

Dual is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1926 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Dual's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #6,670. Use the chart and map above to compare Dual'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.