Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Duc

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

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#2,166 (1982)

Total Babies

421

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

2017

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#2166

Peak Rank

421

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Duc

Duc first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 24 Ducs were born — ranking #2,166 that year. As of 2026, Duc ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 421 Ducs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Duc

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

Duck
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Dick
Deck
Dic
Dich
Dec
Dik
Deke
Dek
Dicke

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Duc

What does the name Duc mean?

Duc is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Duc in 2026?

In 2026, Duc ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Duc most popular?

Duc reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #2,166 that year with 24 babies given the name.

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

Duc has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Duc.

Is Duc a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Duc?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Duc include Othniel, Johndavid, Asif. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Duc

Duc is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 421 births in the dataset. Duc's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #2,166. Use the chart and map above to compare Duc'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.