How Many People Are Named Durell?
Complete statistics for the name Durell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Durell, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,353 people in the US, making up 1 in 243,816 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1985 with 208 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 1,742 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: 1985Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Durell Through the Generations
Diving into the generational splits, Durell shows a fairly even distribution among different age groups. With 322 individuals under 30, 957 aged between 30 and 60, and 463 over 60, it's clear that the name has a broad appeal across various age brackets. Interestingly, the average age of those named Durell is 50, indicating a steady presence through the decades, though the name's popularity has seen a decline since its peak in 1985.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Durell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Durell
How Many People Have the Name Durell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 525 people in the United States currently share the name Durell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 631,332 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Durell a Common or Rare Name?
Durell 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 Durell Mean?
Durell means "creative variant of Daryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Durell in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Durell Most Popular?
The name Durell reached peak popularity in 1985, with 208 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Durell?
Approximately 525 people named Durell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 525. That works out to roughly 1 in 631,332 Americans.
Is Durell a rare name?
Durell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 631,332 Americans has this name.
What does the name Durell mean?
Durell means "creative variant of Daryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Durell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Durell are male and 0% are female.
When was Durell most popular?
Durell peaked in 1985 with 208 births that year. Current trend: 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.