Holding steady.
Popularity of Dura since 1892
Babies named Dura per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dura's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 18 |
| 1900s | 26 |
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 92 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dura is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1892 with a single birth, its peak and only year of any recorded usage in the early dataset. It has not appeared in the Social Security Administration's annual data in recent decades, and the one-in-N rate cannot be calculated due to its extreme rarity. The name's trajectory is essentially flat, never achieving any measure of popularity. In a landscape of more common vintage names, Dura remains an obscure curiosity. Its possible Arabic derivation is speculative, and no top states or notable bearers contribute to its profile. For parents seeking a truly unique name with a hint of ancient resonance, Dura offers a blank slate, but little is known about its history or meaning.
The name Dura is rare and of obscure etymology. It is sometimes linked to the Arabic word 'dār' (دار) meaning 'house' or 'mansion', but this connection is speculative. In the United States, Dura was first recorded in the 1890s, with a single recorded usage in 1892. It has remained extremely uncommon, rarely appearing in Social Security data since. Its exact origin and meaning remain uncertain.
Sibling names for Dura
Names that share Dura's style, for a brother or sister.
