How Many People Are Named Durrell?
Complete statistics for the name Durrell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Durrell, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,670 people in the US, making up 1 in 197,652 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1985 with 149 births, but it's now declining, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 1,905 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
📜 Durrell Through the Generations
Durrell's journey through the generations shows a steady decline since its peak in 1985. With 149 births that year, it was a notable choice for parents looking for something unique yet strong. Today, the name's bearers span a wide age range, with 474 under 30, 1,126 aged 30-60, and 305 over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution across different life stages.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Durrell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Durrell
How Many People Have the Name Durrell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 764 people in the United States currently share the name Durrell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 433,834 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Durrell a Common or Rare Name?
Durrell 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 Durrell Mean?
Durrell 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 Durrell in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Durrell Most Popular?
The name Durrell reached peak popularity in 1985, with 149 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 Durrell?
Approximately 764 people named Durrell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 764. That works out to roughly 1 in 433,834 Americans.
Is Durrell a rare name?
Durrell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 433,834 Americans has this name.
What does the name Durrell mean?
Durrell means "creative variant of Daryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Durrell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Durrell are male and 0% are female.
When was Durrell most popular?
Durrell peaked in 1985 with 149 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.