Duan is a Chinese given name of the Han characters 端 which is pronounced as "duan". It is originated from ancient Chinese language and has been used for many generations in China.
The character 端 means "upright" or "proper". Therefore, Duan is often translated to mean "upright", "proper", "uprightness", or "decorum". It represents the qualities of being honest, upright, and virtuous. This name was commonly given to males in traditional Chinese families to encourage them to be honorable and respectful individuals.
The history of Duan as a given name can be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). It was used by many notable figures during that period, including the famous poet and scholar Su Shi who had a younger brother named Duan. This contributed to the popularity of this name throughout Chinese history.
In terms of its usage today, Duan is still considered a traditional Chinese name but it has become less common in recent years due to the preference for more modern-sounding names among young parents. Nonetheless, it remains an important part of Chinese naming culture and heritage.
The name Duan saw a significant increase in popularity between the mid-60s to early 70s, with peaks of 22 births in 1974 and 25 births in 1976. However, it's important to note that these figures represent only those years for which data is available, not necessarily every year since 1953. The total number of births registered as Duan over this period is 571.