Boy · #9,567 in 2026

Durand

The given name Durand may refer to:Durand de Bredons, French Benedictine and bishop of Toulouse Durand of Gloucester (fl.1086), Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1086 Durand of Huesca, Catholic theologian Durand or Durandus of Saint-Pourçain (1275–1332), French philosopher and theologian Durand Rudy Macklin, American retired basketball player Durand Scott, American basketball player Durand Soraine,…

Current Rank
#9,567
Peak Rank
#1,327 (1972)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1913
First Year
2015
Last Year
1972
Peak Year
#1327
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
81
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Durand

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The given name Durand may refer to:Durand de Bredons, French Benedictine and bishop of Toulouse Durand of Gloucester (fl.1086), Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1086 Durand of Huesca, Catholic theologian Durand or Durandus of Saint-Pourçain (1275–1332), French philosopher and theologian Durand Rudy Macklin, American retired basketball player Durand Scott, American basketball player Durand Soraine,…

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The Story of Durand

Durand first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 40 Durands were born — ranking #1,327 that year. As of 2026, Durand ranks #9,567 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Durands have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Durand

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Durand

What does the name Durand mean?
The given name Durand may refer to:Durand de Bredons, French Benedictine and bishop of Toulouse Durand of Gloucester (fl.1086), Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1086 Durand of Huesca, Catholic theologian Durand or Durandus of Saint-Pourçain (1275–1332), French philosopher and theologian Durand Rudy Macklin, American retired basketball player Durand Scott, American basketball player Durand Soraine,…
How popular is Durand in 2026?
In 2026, Durand ranks #9,567 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Durand most popular?
Durand reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #1,327 that year with 40 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Durand most popular?
Durand has historically been most popular in Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Durand.
Is Durand a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Durand is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Durand?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Durand include Carlis, Dietrich, Taras. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Durand

Durand is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Durand's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #1,327. Use the chart and map above to compare Durand'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.