Duban
A masculine name likely of Scandinavian origin, though its meaning is unclear.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Duban. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Duban today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Duban births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Duban. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Duban. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,313
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Duban: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Duban by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Duban during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Duban
The name Duban is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "dib," which means "bear." The name was initially given to individuals who possessed strength and courage reminiscent of a bear.
In ancient Islamic texts and scriptures, the name Duban is mentioned as one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. According to historical records, a man named Duban ibn Thabit fought alongside the Prophet during the Battle of Uhud in 625 AD.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Duban can be found in the writings of the famous Arab historian and scholar, Ibn Ishaq, who lived in the 8th century AD. He documented the life and battles of Duban ibn Thabit, providing insights into the significance of the name during that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Duban. One such person was Duban al-Mubarrad (778-898 AD), a renowned Arab grammarian and scholar from Basra, Iraq. He is renowned for his contributions to the study of Arabic grammar and linguistics.
Another famous Duban was Duban al-Bahili (1030-1094 AD), a celebrated Arabian poet and philosopher from Andalusia, Spain. His poetry and philosophical works were highly influential during the Golden Age of Islamic culture in the Iberian Peninsula.
In the 13th century, Duban al-Mawsili (1200-1269 AD) was a distinguished Persian musician and composer from Mosul, Iraq. He is credited with developing and refining the principles of Arabic music theory and composition.
During the Ottoman Empire, Duban Agha (1496-1566 AD) was a prominent Turkish architect and engineer. He is best known for his work on the iconic Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, which is considered a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.
Lastly, Duban ibn Abdullah (1810-1882 AD) was a renowned Arabian scholar and religious leader from the Arabian Peninsula. He played a significant role in the revival of Islamic teachings and the promotion of education in the region.
People
Duban + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Duban as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Duban: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Duban?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Duban going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Duban a common name?
We classify Duban as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Duban most popular?
The single biggest year for Duban was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Duban is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Duban in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Duban a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Duban in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Duban still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Duban in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Duban can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Duban?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.