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).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.1%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 41.4 years old

Young (<30) 10,996
52.3%
Adult (30–60) 4,027
19.1%
Senior (>60) 6,020
28.6%

📈 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

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