Declining since 2000, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Darshan since 1972
Babies named Darshan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 183 |
| 2000s | 210 |
| 2010s | 181 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Darshan entered U.S. birth records in 1972, at a time when Indian names were relatively uncommon in America. Its peak usage came in 1999, when it ranked notably higher, reflecting the growing Indian diaspora and cultural exchange. Since the early 2000s, the name has followed a falling trajectory in popularity, yet it remains a meaningful choice for families connected to Indian heritage. The name is drawn from a central concept in Hinduism, where darshan is the blessed act of seeing or being seen by a deity. While it has not appeared among the top baby names in any U.S. state, Darshan has maintained a steady presence among names of Sanskrit origin, appealing to parents who value its spiritual resonance.
Darshan derives from the Sanskrit root 'dṛś', meaning 'to see'. In Hindu tradition, darshan refers to the blessed sight of a deity or holy person. The name came into use as a given name in India and among the Indian diaspora, often given to boys. It has been adopted in other cultures with a similar pronunciation and spelling.
“Darshan” around the world
Where Darshan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Darsh, Daru
Variants: Darsan
Sibling names for Darshan
Names that share Darshan's style, for a brother or sister.
