boy's name
Durk
DURK
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 88
Durk is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1982 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Durk is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1954, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1954.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Durk Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 52 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 6 |
How Popular Is Durk?
In 1982, Durk was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Durk
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Durk over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Durk
- Pronunciation DURK
Sibling Names for Durk
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Durk — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Durk
How popular is the name Durk?
In 1982, Durk was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Durk a girl's or a boy's name?
Durk is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Durk?
Durk has 1 syllable.
When was Durk most popular?
Durk peaked in 1954, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.