Durk is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of Dutch origin, meaning 'strong.' It is a variant of Dirk, which has been used as a personal name for centuries. While the name's popularity has been limited in many countries, it is occasionally encountered and can make a notable impression due to its uniqueness.
The name Durk experienced varying popularity over the years, with a peak of 17 births in 1954 and a decline to as few as 5 births in both 1964 and 1971. Despite fluctuations, it maintained some presence until at least 1982, with a total of 88 births recorded over the given period.