Holding steady.
Popularity of Duel since 1916
Babies named Duel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1930, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Duel's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 85 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Duel is a rare name with a brief appearance in U.S. records. First recorded in 1916, its peak year remains 1916, after which it disappeared from widespread use. The trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage, never reaching rank status in any decade. With no top states and no similar names in the data, Duel stands as a unique, likely invented modern name with no clear etymology or cultural ties.
The name Duel appears in U.S. records from 1916, but its etymology is unclear. It may be a respelling of the French surname Duval or a creative coinage inspired by the English word 'duel' (meaning a formal fight). No traditional cultural or linguistic roots have been established for this name.
Sibling names for Duel
Names that share Duel's style, for a brother or sister.
