Durell
Every Durell since 1913 — 1,742 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Durell
Durell 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 1913, 1,742 American babies have been named Durell. Its peak came in 1985, when 208 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Durell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Durell 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 | 7 | #10,092 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,986 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,024 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,056 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,331 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,098 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,225 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,185 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,506 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,729 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,042 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,813 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,628 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,582 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,409 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,597 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,398 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,158 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,641 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,828 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,560 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,641 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,463 |
| 1990 | 38 | #1,980 |
| 1985 | 208 | #606 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,143 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,669 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,129 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,642 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,462 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,838 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,442 |
| 1940 | 16 | #1,751 |
| 1935 | 8 | #2,769 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,484 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,216 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,646 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,681 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Durell in 2025?
Durell 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 Durell?
1,742 babies have been named Durell in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Durell most popular?
Durell peaked in 1985, when 208 newborns received the name.
Is Durell a boy or girl name?
Durell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Durell rising or falling?
Durell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.