Total births
88
Boys' name · since 1954
Durk
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 88 babies named Durk, peaking in 1954. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 88
- total births
- 1954–1982
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Durk is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 88 have been recorded since 1954.
Social Security Administration records show Durk recorded 88 times among boys since 1954, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 1982.
- 88 total births
- 1954–1982 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
88 boys have been named Durk since 1954, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1982.
- 88
- total births
- 1954–1982
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Durk was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
17 babies were named Durk in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
Durk's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Durk's full recorded timeline at 1964, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1964, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1954 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Durk at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1954
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Durk popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–1982
- Peak year (1954)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Durk by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Durk's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Durk births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
52 births
- 1960s 20
1960s
20 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 52 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Durk? ▼
88 babies have been named Durk since 1954. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1954 with 17 births.
When was Durk most popular? ▼
Durk was most popular in the 1950s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
How long has the name Durk been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Durk since 1954 -- 29 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Durk? ▼
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 Durk's data
- Durk's decade-level peak was the 1950s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- 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 Durk
Nearby Names Like Durk
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Durk
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 Durk side by side: Durk vs Durward Durk vs Durwood Durk 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, 1954–1982 (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. "Durk: Baby Name Since 1954 - 88 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/durk. 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 Durk 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.