How Many People Are Named Duc?

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

Duc
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Duc means 'leader' in Vietnamese, making it a name of authority and guidance. Only 403 people named Duc live in the US today, which means 1 in 819,152 Americans have this unique moniker. The name peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 24 births.

~219
Living in US
1 in 1,513,467
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents new beginnings and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

713,607
Worldwide Bearers
#1,355
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
695,473
🇺🇸 United States
9,512
🇨🇦 Canada
1,905
🇹🇭 Thailand
1,690
🇰🇭 Cambodia
908
🇫🇷 France
814
🇩🇪 Germany
745
🇨🇬 Congo
411
🇵🇱 Poland
236
🇸🇪 Sweden
229

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
403 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
121
Would be under 30 (29%)
300
Would be 30–60 (71%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 421 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
100

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

📜 Duc Through the Generations

Duc has been a name that's slowly declined in usage since its peak in 1982, when 24 babies were given this name. Today, there are 403 people named Duc living in the United States, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't as popular among younger parents, it still holds a place in the hearts of those who grew up with it. With an average age of 34, Duc is a name that bridges the gap between classic and modern, embodying a sense of tradition mixed with contemporary appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 91
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Duc

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Duc's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Duc

How Many People Have the Name Duc?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 219 people in the United States currently share the name Duc. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,513,467 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Duc a Common or Rare Name?

Duc 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 Duc Mean?

Duc means "leader" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Duc Most Popular?

The name Duc reached peak popularity in 1982, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Duc?

Approximately 219 people named Duc live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 219. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,513,467 Americans.

Is Duc a rare name?

Duc is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,513,467 Americans has this name.

What does the name Duc mean?

Duc means "leader" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Duc more male or female?

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

When was Duc most popular?

Duc peaked in 1982 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US219
All-Time Births219
1 in X1 in 1,513,467
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1982
World Rank#1,355
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.