Boy · #9,821 in 2026

Durell

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

Current Rank

#9,821

Peak Rank

#606 (1985)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

2022

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#606

Peak Rank

Total Count

102

Years Active

The Story of Durell

The earliest SSA record of Durell as a baby boy name dates back to 1913, when 5 babies received it. 1985 was its biggest year on record, with 208 newborns named Durell — #606 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 35% of all recorded Durells. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2022 (7 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 2K Durells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Durell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Durell 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 Durell

What does the name Durell mean?

Durell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Durell in 2026?

In 2026, Durell ranks #9,821 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Durell most popular?

Durell reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #606 that year with 208 babies given the name.

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

Durell has historically been most popular in Maryland, District of Columbia, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Durell.

Is Durell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Durell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Durell include Whit, Lawerence, Chaim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Durell

Durell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Durell's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #606. Use the chart and map above to compare Durell'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.