A 1930s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Darvin since 1913
Babies named Darvin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Darvin's real moment was 1933.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 221 |
| 1930s | 413 |
| 1940s | 391 |
| 1950s | 472 |
| 1960s | 538 |
| 1970s | 285 |
| 1980s | 277 |
| 1990s | 297 |
| 2000s | 310 |
| 2010s | 284 |
| 2020s | 166 |
Meaning & origin
Darvin is a rare English name first recorded in 1913, peaking in popularity in 1933. After declining for decades, it has been rising again since 1999, though it remains uncommon. In 2025, it ranked 3848th with an incidence of 1 in 61003. The name has historic ties to Texas, where it has been most frequently given. Its etymology connects to the Old English 'deorwine', meaning dear friend, linking it to the more familiar Darwin. While never widely used, Darvin occupies a niche within the family of vintage -vin ending names, sharing a style with Marvin, Calvin, and Melvin.
Darvin is an English name derived from the Old English elements 'deore' (dear) and 'wine' (friend). It was used in the medieval period but declined after the Middle Ages. It is also sometimes considered a variant of Darwin, which shares the same etymology but gained fame through the naturalist Charles Darwin.
Where Darvin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dar, Darv
Variants: Darwin
Sibling names for Darvin
Names that share Darvin's style, for a brother or sister.
