Duke
boy name#695 in 2025Duke entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #533 in 2018, ranks #695 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#695
rank today
#533
peak (2018)
390
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #865 |
| 1890s | #894 |
| 1900s | #997 |
| 1910s | #1073 |
| 1920s | #1213 |
| 1930s | #1172 |
| 1940s | #1040 |
| 1950s | #849 |
| 1960s | #842 |
| 1970s | #1190 |
| 1980s | #1511 |
| 1990s | #1660 |
| 2000s | #1767 |
| 2010s | #775 |
| 2020s | #674 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Duke has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 9,800 people named Duke are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Duke is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Duke in 2025?
- Duke ranks #695 among US boy names in 2025, with 390 babies given the name.
- When was the name Duke most popular?
- Duke peaked in 2018, reaching #533 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Duke with classmates?
- Duke will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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