Duncan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDUN-kin / /ˈdʌŋ.kɪn/Scottish; Gaelic
Meaning
Scottish: dark warrior; Gaelic: brown warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Duncan has roots in Scottish Gaelic, derived from 'Donnchadh'. It was borne by several Scottish kings, notably Duncan I, who was depicted in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. The name has been popular in Scotland and has spread to other English-speaking countries. It is often associated with strength and nobility.
Trend Summary
Duncan has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dunk
- Dunc
International Variants
- Donato (Italian)
- Duncan (English)
Famous people named Duncan
Duncan Jones is a British filmmaker known for directing films such as 'Moon' and 'Source Code'.
Duncan Hines was an American businessman and food critic who became famous for his line of cake mixes.
Duncan McLeod is a fictional character from the TV series 'Highlander', known as an immortal warrior.
Duncan Keith is a Canadian professional ice hockey player recognized for his achievements in the NHL.
Fictional characters named Duncan
Duncan Idaho is a character in Frank Herbert's 'Dune' series, serving as a loyal aide to House Atreides.
Duncan is a character in the animated series 'Total Drama', known for his rebellious and competitive nature.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Duncan was first seen in the United States in 1880. Duncan has ranked as high as #686 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Michigan, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Duncan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Duncan (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 15 | |
NY | 13 | |
VA | 11 | |
UT | 10 | |
IL | 9 | |
CA | 8 | |
OH | 8 | |
MN | 7 | |
OR | 6 | |
IN | 6 | |
PA | 6 | |
MI | 6 | |
TN | 6 | |
WA | 5 | |
MO | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 12 |
1881 | 12 |
1882 | 12 |
1883 | 18 |
1884 | 10 |
1885 | 14 |
1886 | 12 |
1887 | 18 |
1888 | 15 |
1889 | 16 |
1890 | 9 |
1891 | 10 |
1892 | 19 |
1893 | 10 |
1894 | 10 |
1895 | 14 |
1896 | 14 |
1897 | 8 |
1898 | 13 |
1899 | 10 |
1900 | 17 |
1901 | 7 |
1902 | 11 |
1903 | 16 |
1904 | 16 |
1905 | 12 |
1906 | 11 |
1907 | 12 |
1908 | 14 |
1910 | 14 |
1911 | 25 |
1912 | 46 |
1913 | 47 |
1914 | 53 |
1915 | 70 |
1916 | 66 |
1917 | 68 |
1918 | 81 |
1919 | 72 |
1920 | 86 |
1921 | 75 |
1922 | 82 |
1923 | 72 |
1924 | 77 |
1925 | 86 |
1926 | 72 |
1927 | 57 |
1928 | 89 |
1929 | 71 |
1930 | 67 |
1931 | 64 |
1932 | 66 |
1933 | 61 |
1934 | 53 |
1935 | 67 |
1936 | 68 |
1937 | 71 |
1938 | 69 |
1939 | 67 |
1940 | 87 |
1941 | 101 |
1942 | 117 |
1943 | 106 |
1944 | 102 |
1945 | 114 |
1946 | 120 |
1947 | 158 |
1948 | 133 |
1949 | 140 |
1950 | 133 |
1951 | 138 |
1952 | 141 |
1953 | 149 |
1954 | 157 |
1955 | 145 |
1956 | 178 |
1957 | 208 |
1958 | 282 |
1959 | 253 |
1960 | 174 |
1961 | 145 |
1962 | 142 |
1963 | 263 |
1964 | 154 |
1965 | 126 |
1966 | 106 |
1967 | 84 |
1968 | 98 |
1969 | 97 |
1970 | 134 |
1971 | 95 |
1972 | 85 |
1973 | 121 |
1974 | 86 |
1975 | 85 |
1976 | 83 |
1977 | 76 |
1978 | 86 |
1979 | 85 |
1980 | 99 |
1981 | 85 |
1982 | 94 |
1983 | 132 |
1984 | 137 |
1985 | 164 |
1986 | 162 |
1987 | 163 |
1988 | 170 |
1989 | 209 |
1990 | 190 |
1991 | 235 |
1992 | 260 |
1993 | 326 |
1994 | 388 |
1995 | 456 |
1996 | 505 |
1997 | 644 |
1998 | 641 |
1999 | 576 |
2000 | 530 |
2001 | 500 |
2002 | 472 |
2003 | 421 |
2004 | 402 |
2005 | 359 |
2006 | 351 |
2007 | 288 |
2008 | 324 |
2009 | 318 |
2010 | 329 |
2011 | 275 |
2012 | 263 |
2013 | 262 |
2014 | 287 |
2015 | 294 |
2016 | 286 |
2017 | 251 |
2018 | 235 |
2019 | 205 |
2020 | 217 |
2021 | 216 |
2022 | 252 |
2023 | 244 |
2024 | 194 |