Declining since 1985, #3,583 for boys today.
Popularity of Darin since 1948
Babies named Darin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 184 |
| 1960s | 13,745 |
| 1970s | 9,082 |
| 1980s | 4,125 |
| 1990s | 2,645 |
| 2000s | 1,799 |
| 2010s | 743 |
| 2020s | 218 |
Meaning & origin
Darin is a boy's name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1948 and achieved its highest popularity in 1965, ranking 271 that year. Since 1985, its usage has been declining, and in 2023 it ranked 3,583 with approximately 1 in 55,099 boys receiving the name. The name is most often considered a variant of Darren, itself of uncertain origin possibly meaning 'oak tree.' The midpoint popularity of the 1960s decade reflects its peak era, though it never strongly concentrated in any particular state. Today, Darin remains a familiar but uncommon choice.
Darin likely emerged as a variant of Darren, a name of debated origin. Darren may derive from an English surname or from the Gaelic name Darragh, meaning 'oak tree.' Darin gained modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, with a peak rank of 271 in 1965.
Where Darin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Darin” around the world
Where Darin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dare, Rin
Sibling names for Darin
Names that share Darin's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Darin
Names whose popularity has moved with Darin's over the last 50 years.
