Holding steady.
Popularity of Duc since 1975
Babies named Duc per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 164 |
| 1990s | 131 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Duc is a rare male name in the United States, first recorded in 1975. It reached its peak of use in 1982, but has never appeared in the national top 1000 rankings. The name has remained stable in usage, with no significant resurgence. Its pronunciation can be ambiguous, leading to an anglicized spelling like Duke. While the exact origin is uncertain, it may stem from Vietnamese meaning 'virtue' or be a modern variant of the English surname or title. Despite its rarity, Duc has a straightforward, one-syllable sound that parents seeking a simple, distinctive name may appreciate.
Duc is a name of uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage or a simplified spelling. It may be a Vietnamese name meaning 'virtue' (đức), or a variant of the English name Duke, which derives from the title of nobility. Its use in the United States dates to 1975, with some popularity in the 1980s, but it has never entered the top 1000. The name remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Duke
Sibling names for Duc
Names that share Duc's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Mai, Linh, Anh, Hoa, Lan, Diem, Hang, Hanh, Huong, Ngoc, Nhi, Phuong, Thao, Thi, Thu, Trang, Trinh, An, Chau, Ngan, Nhung, Oanh, Quyen, Quynh, Thuy, Tran, Truc, Tuyen, Uyen, Vung, Xuan, Phung, Anhthu, Bich, Huyen, Kieu, Mylinh, Nga
Brothers: Khanh, Minh, Son, Hung, Tuan, Binh, Cuong, Hien, Hieu, Hoang, Khang, Khoa, Khoi, Kien, Lam, Le, Liem, Loan, Long, Nam, Phong, Quan, Quang, Quoc, Thang, Thanh, Thien, Toan, Trung, Viet, Vinh, Vu, Huy, Nguyen, Nhan, Phu, Phuc, Thinh, Thong, Tien, Vuong, Cung, Danh, Hau, Hiep, Khiem, Mong, Nghia, Phuoc, Quy, Thuan, Tung
