Boy · #6,970 in 2026

Duell

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

Current Rank

#6,970

Peak Rank

#3,809 (1989)

Total Babies

110

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1994

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#3809

Peak Rank

110

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Duell

Duell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 14 Duells were born — ranking #3,809 that year. As of 2026, Duell ranks #6,970 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 110 Duells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Duell

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

Jewel
Joule
Jule
Jul
Juel
Jool
Joul
Jail
Gel
Jill
Jell
Gell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Duell

What does the name Duell mean?

Duell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Duell in 2026?

In 2026, Duell ranks #6,970 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Duell most popular?

Duell reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #3,809 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Duell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Duell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Duell include Cramer, Ronson, Levelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Duell

Duell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 110 births in the dataset. Duell's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #3,809. Use the chart and map above to compare Duell'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.