Durell Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationduh-REL / /dəˈrɛl/English; French
Meaning
English: 'from the fortress'; French: 'hard'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Durell is derived from the Old French surname 'Durelle', which means 'hard' or 'strong'. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries. The name is relatively uncommon and may be associated with a sense of resilience or strength.
Trend Summary
The name Durell has seen limited use in the United States and remains relatively rare.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Durell was first seen in the United States in 1913. Durell has ranked as high as #936 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in New York, Louisiana, Illinois, California, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Durell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Durell (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 24 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 208 |
| 1986 | 123 |
| 1987 | 50 |
| 1988 | 59 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |