Total births
1,905
Boys' name · since 1914
Durrell
Durrell has 1,905 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9063
- among boys today
- 1,905
- born since 1914
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Durrell is the #9063 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,905 recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Durrell has been recorded 1,905 times among boys since 1914, currently ranked #9063 nationally and more common than 37% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2024.
- #9063 among boys today
- 1,905 born since 1914
- 1980s peak decade
- 37% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Durrell is currently the #9063 boys' name in America, more common than 37% of boys - 1,905 born since 1914, peaking in the 1980s.
- #9063
- among boys today
- 1,905
- born since 1914
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Durrell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9063
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 37% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Durrell was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
149 babies were named Durrell in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
How Durrell compares
1,905 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Durrell's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Durrell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,905 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 149 | 23 | 22,252 |
Durrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Durrell's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 149, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Durrell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1985
Current rank
#9,063
Active since
1914
Durrell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2024
- Peak year (1985)
- 149
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Durrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Durrell's strongest decade.
650 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Durrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s 31
1920s
31 births
- 1930s 61
1930s
61 births
- 1940s 45
1940s
45 births
- 1950s 82
1950s
82 births
- 1960s 145
1960s
145 births
- 1970s 158
1970s
158 births
- 1980s
1980s
650 births
- 1990s
1990s
303 births
- 2000s 215
2000s
215 births
- 2010s 162
2010s
162 births
- 2020s 41
2020s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 650 births (34% of all-time use).
How Durrell 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 Durrell's total volume
Durrell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Durrell by state
Where Durrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 74 | 3.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 64 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 42 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 38 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 32 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 31 | 1.6% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 27 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Florida | | 25 | 1.3% |
California share of Durrell's total US births 3.9%
Even split
74 of 1,905 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Durrell appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Durrell? ▼
Durrell has been given to 1,905 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9063 as of the latest data. 149 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Durrell most popular? ▼
Durrell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 650 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Durrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Durrell are California (74 births), New York (64 births), Ohio (42 births).
How long has the name Durrell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Durrell since 1914 -- 111 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Durrell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Durward, Durwood, Durell, Duran, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Durrell's data
- Durrell's decade-level peak was the 1980s (650 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Durrells (74 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Durrell
Nearby Names Like Durrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Durrell
Durward Boy
2,873 births
Durwood Boy
2,688 births
Durell Boy
1,742 births
Duran Boy
1,537 births
Durand Boy
1,060 births
Compare Durrell side by side: Durrell vs Durward Durrell vs Durwood Durrell vs Durell
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Durrell
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1914–2024 (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. "Durrell: #9063 Boys' Name - 1,905 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/durrell. 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 Durrell 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 June 2026.