Boy nameCurrently #7,874 in the USRising
Durham
//ˈdɜrəm//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20096 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Durham's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Durham's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Durham |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Durham through the decades
- Durham peaked in 2009, when 19 babies were named Durham in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Durham has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Durham currently ranks #7,874 in the US and is on the rise.