Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Duan

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

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#1,932 (1976)

Total Babies

571

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1953

First Year

2019

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#1932

Peak Rank

571

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Duan

Duan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1953, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 25 Duans were born — ranking #1,932 that year. As of 2026, Duan ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 571 Duans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Duan

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Duan

What does the name Duan mean?

Duan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1953. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Duan in 2026?

In 2026, Duan ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Duan most popular?

Duan reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #1,932 that year with 25 babies given the name.

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

Duan has historically been most popular in Illinois, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Duan.

Is Duan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Duan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Duan include Mell, Jolly, Berkeley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Duan

Duan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 571 births in the dataset. Duan's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #1,932. Use the chart and map above to compare Duan'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.