Duan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDwan / /dwɑːn/Chinese; Vietnamese
Meaning
Chinese: 'to be short'; Vietnamese: 'moon'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the name Duan can be associated with various meanings depending on the characters used. It is often used in names to convey positive attributes. In Vietnam, Duan is commonly associated with lunar themes, reflecting cultural significance related to the moon. The name is relatively uncommon in Western contexts but has gained some recognition.
Similar Names
Variants
- Duanzi
International Variants
- Duan (Vietnamese)
- Duan (Chinese)
Famous people named Duan
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Fictional characters named Duan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Duan was first seen in the United States in 1953. Duan has ranked as high as #1065 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Duan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Duan (2001)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |