How Many People Are Named Duy?

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

Duy
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Duy is a very rare male name, with only 793 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 416,010 Americans. That's pretty unique! The name peaked in popularity back in 1984 with 59 births.

~451
Living in US
1 in 734,921
Americans
1984
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

834,912
Worldwide Bearers
#1,115
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
828,325
🇺🇸 United States
3,252
🇹🇭 Thailand
701
🇰🇭 Cambodia
596
🇫🇷 France
381
🇩🇪 Germany
306
🇨🇦 Canada
296
🇦🇺 Australia
206
🇸🇪 Sweden
98
🇳🇴 Norway
98

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
793 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
245
Would be under 30 (30%)
582
Would be 30–60 (70%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 827 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: 1984

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
64
International
100

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

📜 Duy Through the Generations

Over the years, Duy has seen a steady decline in usage, with its peak occurring in 1984 when 59 babies were given this name. Today, there are 793 people named Duy living in the United States, with an average age of 34. Interestingly, the majority of those named Duy are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation gap where younger parents might not choose this name as frequently as their predecessors did.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 186
Texas 72
Louisiana 17
Oregon 5

✨ Similar Names to Duy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Duy's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Duy

How Many People Have the Name Duy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 451 people in the United States currently share the name Duy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 734,921 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Duy a Common or Rare Name?

Duy 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Duy Most Popular?

The name Duy reached peak popularity in 1984, with 59 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 Duy?

Approximately 451 people named Duy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 451. That works out to roughly 1 in 734,921 Americans.

Is Duy a rare name?

Duy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 734,921 Americans has this name.

What does the name Duy mean?

The meaning and origin of Duy are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Duy more male or female?

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

When was Duy most popular?

Duy peaked in 1984 with 59 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.

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 US451
All-Time Births451
1 in X1 in 734,921
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1984
World Rank#1,115
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.