Dutch
Boy name · #2456 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Dutch? In official American birth records, Dutch has been tracked continuously since 1903, giving it 122 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 55 baby boys were named Dutch, placing it at #2456 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2809, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 32,727 boys born in 2025 was named Dutch.
Babies named Dutch per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 122-year story
Dutch first appears in the Social Security records in 1903, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 55 boys were named Dutch — good for #2326 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Dutch against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Dutch in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Dutch is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Dutch will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Dutch is most common
State-level data for Dutch is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Dutch
Statistically, parents drawn to Dutch tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Hutch, Darsh, Boruch, Zach, and Baruch.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Dutch | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2451 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2559 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2895 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2517 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3651 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3136 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3052 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2507 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3071 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2783 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2809 |
| 2014 | 38 | #2985 |
| 2013 | 50 | #2461 |
| 2012 | 55 | #2326 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2663 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2826 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3551 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3165 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3511 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3306 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3447 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3636 |
| 2003 | 21 | #3976 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4322 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4890 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Dutch?
In official American birth records, the name Dutch first appeared in 1903 (over 122 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 122 years.
Is Dutch a popular boy name?
Dutch ranked #2456 among boys in 2025 with 55 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2809.
When was the name Dutch most popular?
Dutch peaked in 2012, when 55 American boys received the name (ranked #2326 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Dutch?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 32,727 newborn American boys was named Dutch. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.