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Duncan

Duncan is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#890

How popular is Duncan?

Popularity in the United States

Duncan has been given to 20,131 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1990s. It has held a steady level of use since.

About 1 in 7,639 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Duncan per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Duncan has been given to 1,388 babies in France since 1982, peaking in the 2000s. It has held a steady level of use since.

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Babies named Duncan per year in France, 1982–2022. Source: INSEE
20,131 Babies named since 1880
1990s Peak decade
Steady Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Duncan

Is Duncan a boy's or a girl's name?

Duncan is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Duncan?

Duncan has been given to 20,131 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1990s. It has held a steady level of use since.