Rising since 2004, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Duru since 2004
Babies named Duru per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Duru's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Duru is a Turkish name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2004 (first recorded year) and has been steadily rising in usage ever since. It peaked in 2025 (latest year) at a rank of 7885, with an estimated 1 in 123,636 baby girls receiving the name that year. The name's trajectory shows consistent growth over two decades, reflecting broader interest in concise, vowel-ending names from Turkish culture. While top states were not available, Duru remains a distinctive choice in the U.S., likely favored by families with Turkish heritage or those seeking a short, melodic name. Its etymology ties to the Persian word for 'pearl' or Turkish 'clear, pure,' suggesting qualities of clarity and value. Duru has no recorded nicknames or variants in the U.S. data, underscoring its relative novelty. The name's modern usage is a testament to the growing diversity of American naming trends.
Duru is a Turkish name, likely derived from the Persian word 'durr' meaning 'pearl' or a variant of the Turkish word 'duru' meaning 'clear, pure'. It is a modern Turkish name that gained popularity in the 2000s, reflecting a trend toward distinctive, short names with positive connotations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Du, Ruru
Sibling names for Duru
Names that share Duru's style, for a brother or sister.
