Dural
A name derived from the Arabic word "durrā", meaning "pearl".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dural. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dural today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dural births was 1955 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dural. 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
- • The typical person named Dural is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Durals were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dural. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1955
7 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1955 SSA rank
#3,277
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Dural: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dural 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 Dural during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dural
The name Dural is believed to have originated in the ancient Semitic languages, specifically in the Arabic and Hebrew tongues. Its roots can be traced back to the word "dur," which translates to "pearl" or "precious stone." This linguistic connection suggests that Dural may have initially been associated with something rare, valuable, or highly esteemed.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Dural can be found in the ancient Hebrew scriptures, where it appears as a variant spelling of the name Darda. In the Book of Chronicles, Darda is mentioned as a wise man and advisor to King Solomon, renowned for his profound understanding of the natural world.
During the Middle Ages, the name Dural gained popularity among Arabic-speaking communities, particularly in regions like the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula. It was often bestowed upon individuals with a reputation for wisdom, knowledge, or exceptional intellectual capabilities.
In the 12th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher from Andalusia, Spain, named Dural Ibn Rushd, better known as Averroes in the Western world, made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, theology, and jurisprudence. His works had a lasting impact on both Islamic and European thought.
Another notable figure bearing the name Dural was a 14th-century Persian poet and mystic, Dural al-Din Rumi. His poetic works, such as the Masnavi, are considered masterpieces of Sufi literature and have been widely celebrated for their profound spiritual insights.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Dural was occasionally given to individuals of high social standing or those who held influential positions within the imperial court. One such example is Dural Efendi, an Ottoman statesman and grand vizier who served during the reign of Sultan Mehmed IV in the late 17th century.
In more recent times, Dural has been documented as a given name in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa, though its use has been relatively uncommon compared to other traditional Arabic names. Nevertheless, it has been carried by notable individuals such as Dural Al-Moghrabi, a Moroccan activist and writer who played a significant role in the country's independence movement in the mid-20th century.
People
Dural + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dural 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
Dural: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dural?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dural 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 Dural a common name?
We classify Dural 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, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dural most popular?
The single biggest year for Dural was 1955, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dural is about 75 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 Dural in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dural a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dural 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 Dural still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dural 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 Dural 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 Dural?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.