Duncan
Pronunciation: [ d-UHNGK-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Duncan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 11 babies have been named Duncan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Duncan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #53,177 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #53,177
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Duncan
Duncan is a girl name .
Is Duncan a boy or girl name? Duncan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #53,177 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,104. Duncan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Duncan is currently ranked #53,177 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Duncan include Dun, Dunc, Duncy, Duncie, Duy, Duie, and Dunkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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