Total births
632
Boys' name · since 1934
Durwin
Durwin has 632 recorded births since 1934 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1956 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 632
- total births
- 1934–1995
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Durwin sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 632 recorded since 1934.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Durwin has been recorded 632 times among boys since 1934, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 1995.
- 632 total births
- 1934–1995 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
632 boys have been named Durwin since 1934, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1995.
- 632
- total births
- 1934–1995
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Durwin was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
36 babies were named Durwin in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Durwin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Durwin's full recorded timeline at 1967, 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 1934, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1956 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Durwin at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Durwin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–1995
- Peak year (1956)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Durwin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Durwin's strongest decade.
221 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Durwin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 16
1930s
16 births
- 1940s 29
1940s
29 births
- 1950s
1950s
221 births
- 1960s
1960s
164 births
- 1970s
1970s
119 births
- 1980s 63
1980s
63 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 221 births (35% of all-time use).
How Durwin 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 Durwin's total volume
Durwin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Durwin by state
Where Durwin concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.8% |
Pennsylvania share of Durwin's total US births 0.8%
5 of 632 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Durwin? ▼
Durwin has been given to 632 babies in the U.S. since 1934, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1995. 36 babies were born in 1956, its single highest year.
When was Durwin most popular? ▼
Durwin was most popular in the 1950s decade with 221 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Durwin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Durwin are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Durwin been used? ▼
Records for Durwin go back to 1934, giving 62 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Durwin? ▼
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 Durwin's data
- Durwin's decade-level peak was the 1950s (221 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Durwins (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Durwin
Nearby Names Like Durwin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Durwin
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 Durwin side by side: Durwin vs Durward Durwin vs Durwood Durwin vs Durrell
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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, 1934–1995 (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. "Durwin: Baby Name Since 1934 - 632 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/durwin. 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 Durwin 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.