Holding steady.
Popularity of Darryon since 1989
Babies named Darryon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Darryon is a modern American name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1989, reflecting a late-20th-century trend of constructing names by blending existing ones with fashionable suffixes. Its relatively flat trajectory, with a peak in 2008 and a stable pattern since, indicates a niche but enduring choice. Although the name has never been common enough to rank nationally, its consistent use across recent decades suggests a small but steady following. The name's origins are entirely contemporary, with no ancient roots or documented linguistic derivation, which fits the category of modern English coinages. As a rare name, it offers distinctiveness without straying far from familiar sounds like Darryl and Dorian.
Darryon is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending names such as Darryl or Darren with the popular suffix -yon, reminiscent of names like Dorian or Marion. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1989, reflecting a trend of creative name formation. Despite its recent origin, it has maintained a low but consistent level of use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Darr, Rion
Sibling names for Darryon
Names that share Darryon's style, for a brother or sister.
