Duie
A variant spelling of the English surname Dewey, derived from French d'Ouÿe.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Duie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Duie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Duie births was 1926 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Duie. 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 Duie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1926
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#4,383
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Duie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Duie 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 Duie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Duie
The name Duie has its origins in the Scottish Gaelic language and culture, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "dubh," meaning "dark" or "black," with the diminutive suffix "-ie" being added to form a pet name or nickname. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Duie can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled by monks in the 15th century. The name appears in an entry from the year 1305, referring to a man named Duie O'Doherty, who was involved in a conflict with the MacDonald clan of the Isles.
In the 16th century, there are records of a Duie MacIntosh, a member of the Clan Chattan confederation in the Scottish Highlands. He was known for his involvement in the Battle of Glenlivet in 1594, where he fought alongside the Earl of Huntly against the forces of the Earl of Argyll.
Another notable figure with the name Duie was Duie Piper, a Scottish soldier and piper who served in the Jacobite Rising of 1745. He is said to have played his bagpipes during the Battle of Culloden, inspiring the Jacobite troops with traditional Scottish tunes.
In the 19th century, there was a Duie Campbell, a Scottish businessman and landowner who owned extensive properties in the Highlands. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the construction of several churches and schools in the region.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, Duie Galbraith was a Scottish artist and painter who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits depicting the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands and its people. He was born in 1885 and lived until 1960, leaving behind a significant body of work that captured the essence of Scottish culture and tradition.
While the name Duie may not be as common today, it remains a unique and fascinating part of Scottish heritage, harkening back to the rich linguistic and cultural traditions of the Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland.
People
Duie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Duie 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
Duie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Duie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Duie 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 - US residents.
Is Duie a common name?
We classify Duie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Duie most popular?
The single biggest year for Duie was 1926, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Duie is about 0 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 Duie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Duie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Duie 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 Duie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Duie 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 Duie 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 are called Duie?
You can see how many people have the name Duie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.