How popular is the name Duel in 2025?

Duel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Duel most popular?

Duel peaked in 1936, reaching #2184 among US boy names.

Duel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Duel entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2184 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2184

peak (1936)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Duel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Duel alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Duel in 2025?: Duel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Duel most popular?: Duel peaked in 1936, reaching #2184 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Duel with classmates?: Duel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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