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Duke: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced DOOK · 1 syllable

A given name from English; mostly US and rather rare.

Origin
English
Pronunciation
DOOK
US rank (2025)
#695
US babies a year
about 398 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2010

How popular is Duke?

Duke was the #695 name in the US in 2025, given to 390 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.

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Babies named Duke in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2010).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#695
Australia#913

How old are people named Duke?

Half of US adults named Duke are older than 51; most are between 19 and 79. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Names like Duke

Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.

Questions about Duke

How do you pronounce Duke?

Duke is pronounced DOOK.

How popular is the name Duke?

Duke was the #695 name in the US in 2025, given to 390 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.

How old are people named Duke?

Half of US adults named Duke are older than 51. Most are between 19 and 79.