Rising since 2014, #3,513 for boys today.
Popularity of Darrow since 1923
Babies named Darrow per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 59 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 152 |
| 1960s | 162 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 113 |
Meaning & origin
Darrow first entered U.S. naming records in 1923, but for decades it remained a rare choice. Its recent rise began in 2014, and by 2025 it reached its peak rank of 3513, with an estimated 1 in 53377 newborns receiving the name. The trajectory shows consistent growth over the past decade, though it has not yet appeared in any top state lists, indicating broad but low-level national usage. Darrow's appeal likely stems from its surname style and the popular 'arrow' sound, aligning with trends toward concise, two-syllable boys' names. Its etymology is uncertain, but the surname connection lends it an air of English heritage without a fixed meaning, allowing it to feel both familiar and distinctive.
Darrow is a transferred use of an English surname, itself derived from a place name. The surname likely originates from one of several locations named Darrow in England, or from the Old English words 'dear' (dear) or 'dar' (oak) combined with 'hoh' (hill spur). It has seen limited use as a given name, rising in popularity since 2014.
Sibling names for Darrow
Names that share Darrow's style, for a brother or sister.
