Total births
1,060
Boys' name · since 1913
Durand
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 1,060 babies named Durand, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,060
- total births
- 1913–2015
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Durand sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,060 recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Durand recorded 1,060 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2015.
- 1,060 total births
- 1913–2015 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,060 boys have been named Durand since 1913, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2015.
- 1,060
- total births
- 1913–2015
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Durand was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
40 babies were named Durand in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Durand's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Durand splits its recorded history at 1971: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1925 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Durand at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Durand popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2015
- Peak year (1972)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Durand by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Durand's strongest decade.
257 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Durand births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 14
1910s
14 births
- 1920s 23
1920s
23 births
- 1930s 15
1930s
15 births
- 1940s 67
1940s
67 births
- 1950s
1950s
126 births
- 1960s
1960s
162 births
- 1970s
1970s
257 births
- 1980s
1980s
174 births
- 1990s
1990s
133 births
- 2000s 66
2000s
66 births
- 2010s 23
2010s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 257 births (24% of all-time use).
How Durand compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Durand's total volume
Durand vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Durand by state
Where Durand concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.9% |
Michigan share of Durand's total US births 0.9%
10 of 1,060 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Durand? ▼
1,060 babies have been named Durand since 1913. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1972 with 40 births.
When was Durand most popular? ▼
Durand was most popular in the 1970s decade with 257 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Durand most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Durand are Michigan (10 births).
How long has the name Durand been used? ▼
Records for Durand go back to 1913, giving 103 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Durand? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Durward, Durwood, Durrell, Durell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Durand's data
- Durand's decade-level peak was the 1970s (257 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Durands (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Durand
Nearby Names Like Durand
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Durand
Durward Boy
2,873 births
Durwood Boy
2,688 births
Durrell Boy
#9063 1,905 births
Durell Boy
1,742 births
Duran Boy
1,537 births
Compare Durand side by side: Durand vs Durward Durand vs Durwood Durand vs Durrell
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Durand: Baby Name Since 1913 - 1,060 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/durand. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Durand draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.