Girl · #6,246 in 2026

Durene

Durene, or 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene, is an organic compound with the formula C6H2(CH3)4. It is a colourless solid with a sweet odor. The compound is classified as an alkylbenzene. It is one of three isomers of tetramethylbenzene, the other two being prehnitene (1,2,3,4-tetramethylbenzene) and isodurene (1,2,3,5-tetramethylbenzene).

Current Rank
#6,246
Peak Rank
#3,962 (1950)
Total Babies
92
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1929
First Year
1968
Last Year
1950
Peak Year
#3962
Peak Rank
92
Total Count
15
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Durene

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

Durene, or 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene, is an organic compound with the formula C6H2(CH3)4. It is a colourless solid with a sweet odor. The compound is classified as an alkylbenzene. It is one of three isomers of tetramethylbenzene, the other two being prehnitene (1,2,3,4-tetramethylbenzene) and isodurene (1,2,3,5-tetramethylbenzene).

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The Story of Durene

Durene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1929, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 8 Durenes were born — ranking #3,962 that year. As of 2026, Durene ranks #6,246 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 92 Durenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Durene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Durene 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 Durene

What does the name Durene mean?
Durene, or 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene, is an organic compound with the formula C6H2(CH3)4. It is a colourless solid with a sweet odor. The compound is classified as an alkylbenzene. It is one of three isomers of tetramethylbenzene, the other two being prehnitene (1,2,3,4-tetramethylbenzene) and isodurene (1,2,3,5-tetramethylbenzene).
How popular is Durene in 2026?
In 2026, Durene ranks #6,246 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Durene most popular?
Durene reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #3,962 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Durene a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Durene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Durene?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Durene include Lauretha, Thana, Heddie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Durene

Durene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1929 and has accumulated 92 births in the dataset. Durene's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #3,962. Use the chart and map above to compare Durene'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.