Dusean
A modern masculine name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Dutch or Greek origins.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Dusean. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dusean today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dusean births was 1989 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dusean. 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 Dusean. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1989
7 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1991 SSA rank
#8,571
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Dusean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dusean from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Dusean remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dusean 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 Dusean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dusean
The name Dusean has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "duse," meaning "leader" or "chieftain." The name was likely bestowed upon prominent individuals within Etruscan society, reflecting their status and authority.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dusean can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions often accompanied burial sites, suggesting that the name may have held significance in the Etruscan funerary traditions.
In the 5th century BC, a prominent Etruscan military commander named Dusean led the Etruscan forces against the encroaching Roman Republic. Although the historical details of his life are scarce, his name has been etched into the annals of ancient history as a symbol of Etruscan resistance against Roman expansion.
During the Renaissance period, the name Dusean resurfaced in the works of Italian humanists and scholars, who drew inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of the Etruscans. One notable figure was Dusean Accorsi (1476-1544), a renowned Italian jurist and professor of law at the University of Bologna.
In the 18th century, a French scholar named Dusean Leblanc (1710-1784) made significant contributions to the study of Etruscan language and culture. His works helped to revive interest in the ancient civilization and shed light on the origins and meanings of Etruscan names like Dusean.
Another notable bearer of the name was Dusean Delacroix (1798-1863), a French Romantic artist renowned for his vivid and emotionally charged paintings. His masterpiece, "Liberty Leading the People," has become an iconic representation of the French Revolution.
Over the centuries, the name Dusean has been carried on by individuals across various cultures, each adding their own unique chapter to the rich tapestry of its history. While its usage may have waxed and waned, the name remains a testament to the enduring influence of the Etruscan civilization and the enduring fascination with ancient civilizations and their linguistic traditions.
People
Dusean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dusean 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
Dusean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dusean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dusean 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Dusean a common name?
We classify Dusean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dusean most popular?
The single biggest year for Dusean was 1989, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dusean is about 35 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 Dusean in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dusean a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dusean 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 Dusean still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dusean 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 Dusean 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 Americans are named Dusean?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.