Holding steady, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Daryan since 1987
Babies named Daryan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 16 |
| 1990s | 191 | 112 |
| 2000s | 69 | 192 |
| 2010s | 0 | 176 |
| 2020s | 0 | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Daryan is a modern and relatively rare given name, first appearing on U.S. Social Security records in 1987. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, though it remains uncommon. The name is generally given to boys, with a current rank of 6,143. Its stable trajectory suggests a consistent but niche appeal. Daryan's top states of usage are not widely concentrated, indicating a diffuse geographic presence. The name's etymology is debated, likely as a creative variant of Darian, which may connect to Persian roots or the English surname.
Daryan is a modern coinage that emerged in the late 20th century. It is most likely a respelling or variant of Darian, which itself may be derived from the English surname Darian or from the Persian word "darya" (sea) or "darius" (king). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1987 and saw a peak in popularity around 2010.
“Daryan” around the world
Where Daryan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dare, Ari, Dan
Sibling names for Daryan
Names that share Daryan's style, for a brother or sister.
