Durant
Every Durant since 1914 — 351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Durant
Durant is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1914, 351 American babies have been named Durant. Its peak came in 1914, when 12 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Durant stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Durant year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,023 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,685 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,071 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,002 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,013 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,004 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,222 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,464 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,857 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,431 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,003 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,052 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,155 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,279 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,589 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,807 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,501 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,019 |
| 1915 | 5 | #3,986 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Durant in 2025?
Durant did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Durant?
351 babies have been named Durant in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Durant most popular?
Durant peaked in 1914, when 12 newborns received the name.
Is Durant a boy or girl name?
Durant is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Durant rising or falling?
Durant is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.