Duncan Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Duncan is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Duncan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Duncan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 733rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 697th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 580th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 829th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 650th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 574th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 898th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Duncan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Duncan"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Duncan"

"Duncan" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 733rd of 7545 1,248
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 697th of 6773 1,440
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 580th of 7552 3,213
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 829th of 10718 1,546
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 650th of 16616 3,676
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 574th of 24088 6,693
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 898th of 23106 2,943
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 25632nd of 27321 6
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 30306th of 30306 5

Regional Popularity of "Duncan" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
746th/746
100.00%
524th/524
100.00%
990th/990
100.00%
807th/807
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
606th/606
100.00%
441st/441
100.00%
1118th/1118
100.00%
517th/517
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
582nd/582
100.00%
426th/426
100.00%
677th/677
100.00%
539th/539
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
901st/901
100.00%
769th/769
100.00%
1070th/1070
100.00%
795th/795
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
635th/635
100.00%
618th/618
100.00%
727th/727
100.00%
590th/590
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
534th/534
100.00%
531st/531
100.00%
629th/629
100.00%
525th/525
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
724th/724
100.00%
1063rd/1063
100.00%
1077th/1077
100.00%
869th/869

Regional Popularity of "Duncan" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Duncan"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Duncan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.