How Many People Are Named Durrell?

Complete statistics for the name Durrell in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Durrell
Very Rare
1,905
Estimated People
1 in 173,228
1 in X Americans
1985
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,905 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 42

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 6
California 74
Florida 25
Illinois 31
Louisiana 32
Maryland 27
Michigan 17
North Carolina 5
New York 64
Ohio 42
Pennsylvania 24
South Carolina 7
Tennessee 5
Texas 14
Virginia 38
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 57.1%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Durrell

How Many People Have the Name Durrell in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,905 people in the United States currently share the name Durrell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 173,228 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Durrell a Common or Rare Name?

Durrell is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Durrell Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Durrell are covered in full on the Durrell name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Durrell Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Durrell in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Durrell is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Durrell Most Popular?

The name Durrell reached peak popularity in 1985, with 149 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Durrell Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Durrell across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Durrell?

Approximately 1,905 people in the United States share the name Durrell, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Durrell a rare name?

Durrell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 173,228 Americans has this name.

What does the name Durrell mean?

The meaning and origin of Durrell is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Durrell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Durrell are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Durrell most popular?

The name Durrell reached its peak in 1985, with 149 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,905
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 173,228
GenderMale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1985
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.