How Many People Are Named Duan?

Complete statistics for the name Duan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Duan
Very Rare
Chinese

Duan, a very rare male name, is held by just 526 people in the US today, making up 1 in 627,968 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1976 when 25 babies were given this name. The name's stability shows in its even distribution across ages, with most people named Duan being around 43 years old.

~3,084
Living in US
1 in 107,474
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Chinese origin, meaning 'endurance'
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Strong Persistent
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

122,456
Worldwide Bearers
#8,449
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
94,435
🇻🇳 Vietnam
18,150
🇹🇭 Thailand
2,756
🇹🇼 Taiwan
1,422
🇺🇸 United States
1,223
🇮🇩 Indonesia
833
🇧🇷 Brazil
700
🇸🇬 Singapore
693
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
463
🇮🇳 India
444

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
526 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
110
Would be under 30 (19%)
405
Would be 30–60 (71%)
56
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 571 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
56
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Duan Through the Generations

Duan has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1976, where 25 babies were given this name. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable trend, with 571 total births recorded throughout history. Today, there are 526 people named Duan living in the US, with the majority falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a balanced generational spread. This distribution suggests that Duan is a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, appealing to parents looking for a unique yet timeless choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 6
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Duan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Duan's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Duan

How Many People Have the Name Duan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,084 people in the United States currently share the name Duan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 107,474 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Duan a Common or Rare Name?

Duan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Duan Mean?

Duan means "Chinese origin, meaning 'endurance'" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Duan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Duan Most Popular?

The name Duan reached peak popularity in 1976, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Duan?

Approximately 3,084 people named Duan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,084. That works out to roughly 1 in 107,474 Americans.

Is Duan a rare name?

Duan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 107,474 Americans has this name.

What does the name Duan mean?

Duan means "Chinese origin, meaning 'endurance'" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Duan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Duan are male and 0% are female.

When was Duan most popular?

Duan peaked in 1976 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,084
All-Time Births3,084
1 in X1 in 107,474
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1976
World Rank#8,449
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.