Durham

Boy name

Durham has been given to 309 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 2009.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

309

Peak year

2009 (19 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▲ +20%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Durham.

309 babies since 1984

309 babies since 1990

309 babies since 1991

309 babies since 2000

310 babies since 1914

310 babies since 1989

310 babies since 1996

310 babies since 1997

How popular is the name Durham?

Durham has been given to 309 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Durham peak?

Durham peaked in 2009, when 19 babies were given the name.

Is Durham a girl or boy name?

Durham is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Durham are boys).

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