Total births
96
Unisex name · since 1958
Durelle
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 96 babies named Durelle, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 96
- total births
- 1958–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Durelle sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 96 recorded since 1958.
Social Security Administration records show Durelle recorded 96 times among boys since 1958, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2007.
- 96 total births
- 1958–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
96 boys have been named Durelle since 1958, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 96
- total births
- 1958–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Durelle was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
13 babies were named Durelle in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Durelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Durelle's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Durelle at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Durelle popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2007
- Peak year (1985)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Durelle popularity over time - girls
23 total births recorded since 1936 (Durelle as girls' name)
Durelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Durelle's strongest decade.
58 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Durelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
58 births
- 1990s 15
1990s
15 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 58 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Durelle? ▼
96 babies have been named Durelle since 1958. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1985 with 13 births.
When was Durelle most popular? ▼
Durelle was most popular in the 1980s decade with 58 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Is Durelle a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Durelle is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 96 births, and as a girl's name it has 23 births.
How long has the name Durelle been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Durelle since 1958 -- 50 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Durelle? ▼
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 Durelle's data
- Durelle's decade-level peak was the 1980s (58 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Durelle
Nearby Names Like Durelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Durelle
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 Durelle side by side: Durelle vs Durward Durelle vs Durwood Durelle vs Durrell
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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, 1958–2007 (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. "Durelle: Baby Name Since 1958 - 96 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/durelle. 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 Durelle 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.