How Many People Are Named Duncan?
21,043
people in the United States are named Duncan
1 in 15,919 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1799
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0063%
Of US population
Peak Year
1997
644 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Scottish, English
Pronunciation:
DUN-kən (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Donnchadh, derived from Gaelic donn "brown" and cath "battle". This was the name of two kings of Scotland, including the one who was featured in Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth' (1606).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 41.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
1,894
New York
1,240
Texas
1,179
Michigan
848
Massachusetts
812
North Carolina
732
Illinois
680
Washington
627
Ohio
615
Pennsylvania
581
💡 Fun Facts About "Duncan"
- 194 babies were named Duncan in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1997
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
Check how many have your name?
Enter it and find out how many of you there are.
⊙ Your name is never stored — processed in real-time only.