Du is a unisex name of Chinese origin, meaning "single" or "alone". It consists of just one syllable and is often used as a given name or a nickname. The name Du is commonly found in China and among the Chinese diaspora around the world.
Between 1980 and 1983, the name Du was consistently popular with five births each year. However, there was a notable increase in popularity in 1982 with seven births recorded that year. After a gap of five years, the name resurfaced in 1988 with another five births. Overall, there were a total of 27 babies named Du during this period.