Duke is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1024 in 2015 with 28 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 30 births ranking #959. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 300.0%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 11,901 boys born was named Duke. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.