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Current rank (2025)#10695
Babies named Durham in 20256
Total recorded309
Peak year2009 (19 babies)
Highest rank ever#2956
Years in records1915–2025 (37 years of data)

Frequently asked about Durham

What does the name Durham mean?
Durham means “Difficult, fort” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Durham?
Durham has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Difficult, fort”.
How popular is Durham?
Durham ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Durham most popular?
Durham peaked in 2009 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Durham a boy or girl name?
Durham is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Durhams in registered births are male.
How long has Durham been recorded?
Durham appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1915 through 2025.

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