Holding steady.
Popularity of Duron since 1961
Babies named Duron per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Duron's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 127 |
| 1980s | 145 |
| 1990s | 117 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Duron is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1961. It reached its peak popularity in 1977, when it was given to a modest number of boys. Since then, its usage has remained stable but low, without ever entering the national top 1000. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a modern coinage or an adaptation of the surname Duron, which has French and Spanish roots. Duron remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with a straightforward pronunciation.
Duron is a name of uncertain origin. It may have been created as a modern given name, possibly influenced by the similar-sounding surname Duron (which itself has various possible origins including French and Spanish). Alternatively, it could be a variant of Doran or Durand. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the 1960s, with a peak in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Duron
Names that share Duron's style, for a brother or sister.
