Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Darwyn since 1923
Babies named Darwyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 142 |
| 1940s | 88 |
| 1950s | 116 |
| 1960s | 138 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Darwyn first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1923, a modern respelling of the Old English name Darwin. Its peak year was 1935, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2010, with very rare usage in recent decades. As a variant of Darwin, it carries the meaning 'dear friend' and offers a distinctive alternative to more common names. Unlike the famous surname Darwin, this spelling is exceptionally rare, appealing to parents seeking a unique name with literary and historical overtones.
Darwyn is a modern spelling variant of the English name Darwin, which is derived from the Old English elements 'deore' (dear) and 'wine' (friend). It gained some recognition as a first name in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1930s, possibly influenced by the surname Darwin (notably of naturalist Charles Darwin).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dar, Win, Darry
Variants: Darwin, Darrwin
Sibling names for Darwyn
Names that share Darwyn's style, for a brother or sister.
