Ducati
A masculine Italian name derived from the Italian word "ducato" meaning "duchy".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ducati. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ducati today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ducati births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ducati. 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 Ducati. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,789
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Ducati: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ducati 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 Ducati during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ducati
The given name Ducati originates from the Italian language and has its roots in the Venetian dialect. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ducatus," which means "duchy" or "dukedom." This association with nobility and regional governance suggests that the name may have initially been used within aristocratic circles or among those with close ties to ducal authorities in northern Italy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ducati can be traced back to the 14th century, when it was mentioned in a Venetian chronicle discussing the affairs of the Venetian Republic. This historical reference indicates that the name was in use during the Renaissance period and may have held particular significance within the cultural and political dynamics of that era.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Ducati. One prominent example is Antonio Ducati (1453-1521), a Venetian politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Venetian Republic to various European courts, including those of King Charles VIII of France and Emperor Maximilian I of the Holy Roman Empire.
Another figure of historical significance was Girolamo Ducati (1625-1703), an Italian architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several important buildings in Bologna, including the Palazzo Marescotti and the Church of San Petronio. His architectural works showcased the baroque style prevalent during the 17th century.
In the realm of academia, Bartolomeo Ducati (1768-1837) was an Italian philologist and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages, particularly Latin and Greek. His scholarly works on classical literature and linguistics were highly regarded in his time.
Another notable individual was Francesco Ducati (1892-1963), an Italian painter and sculptor whose works reflected the influences of both the Futurist and Metaphysical art movements. His artwork was acclaimed for its unique style and exploration of modern artistic themes.
Lastly, Fabio Ducati (1931-2018) was an Italian architect and urban planner who played a crucial role in the post-World War II reconstruction efforts in Italy. He was recognized for his innovative and sustainable architectural designs, which aimed to harmonize urban development with environmental preservation.
These examples illustrate the diverse fields in which individuals bearing the name Ducati have made their mark throughout history, ranging from politics and diplomacy to architecture, art, and academia.
People
Ducati + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ducati 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
Ducati: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ducati?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ducati 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Ducati a common name?
We classify Ducati as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ducati most popular?
The single biggest year for Ducati was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ducati is about 14 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 Ducati in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ducati a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ducati 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 Ducati still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ducati 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 Ducati 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 common is the name Ducati?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.