Durane
Of Germanic origin, a variation of the name Durant meaning "long-lasting" or "enduring."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Durane. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Durane today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Durane births was 1980 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Durane. 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 Durane. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1980
6 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1980 SSA rank
#5,722
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Durane: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Durane 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 Durane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Durane
The given name Durane has its origins in the ancient Celtic language, originating from the region that is now modern-day France and parts of the British Isles. It is believed to have derived from the Celtic word "dur," meaning "firm" or "enduring," and the suffix "-ane," which was commonly used in Celtic names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Durane can be found in a manuscript from the 9th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a Frankish nobleman. This suggests that the name was in use among the Franks, a Germanic tribe that eventually established the Frankish Empire in the region spanning modern-day France, Belgium, and parts of Germany.
In the 11th century, a monk named Durane is recorded as having lived in the Benedictine abbey of Cluny in Burgundy, France. This suggests that the name was also used in monastic circles during the Middle Ages.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Durane Lachapelle (1520-1587) was a French architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including parts of the Louvre Palace.
In the 17th century, a Dutch explorer named Durane van Riebeeck (1619-1677) is credited with establishing the first European settlement in what is now Cape Town, South Africa. His expedition laid the foundations for the Dutch colonization of the region.
Another historical figure with the name Durane was a French Revolutionary soldier, Durane Leclerc (1770-1802), who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He was known for his bravery and military prowess.
While not as common as some other given names, Durane has left its mark throughout history, spanning various cultures and professions, from religious figures to architects, explorers, and military leaders.
People
Durane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Durane 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
Durane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Durane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Durane 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Durane a common name?
We classify Durane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Durane most popular?
The single biggest year for Durane was 1980, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Durane is about 43 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 Durane in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Durane a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Durane 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 Durane still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Durane 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 Durane 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 Durane?
See how many Americans are named Durane on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.