Darian
Boy name · English · Irish · Latin · Persian
- US rank
- #927
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #358 in 1994
254 babies were named Darian in the US in 2025. It has dropped 94 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1940–2025
US births per million boys, 1939–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Darian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,725 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Darian, 254 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Darian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDarian first shows up in US birth records in 1939, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 86 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1994, when it reached #358.
- Then vs nowDarian was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,279 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,725.
- TrendDarian has slipped 94 places over the last five years and now sits at #927. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDarian is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #270, followed by Connecticut (#498) and Texas (#555). It's in the top 1,000 in 14 states.
About the name Darian
Darian is a boy name of English, Irish and Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Darian for boys from 1939 to 2025, in 70 of those 87 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #358 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #927, with 254 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish namesLatin namesPersian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.3 | 769,231 girls |
| 1950s | 2.8 | 362,319 girls |
| 1960s | 4.9 | 202,840 girls |
| 1970s | 7.7 | 129,199 girls |
| 1980s | 9.0 | 111,483 girls |
| 1990s | 241 | 4,150 girls |
| 2000s | 68 | 14,661 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 88,496 girls |
| 2020s | 8.8 | 114,286 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 6.3 | 158,730 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1950s | 1.0 | 1,010,101 boys |
| 1960s | 27 | 37,736 boys |
| 1970s | 98 | 10,194 boys |
| 1980s | 50 | 20,129 boys |
| 1990s | 261 | 3,829 boys |
| 2000s | 227 | 4,398 boys |
| 2010s | 156 | 6,413 boys |
| 2020s | 141 | 7,106 boys |
Other spellings of Darian
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Darian
What is the origin of the name Darian?
Darian has English, Irish, Latin, Persian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Darian a boy or girl name?
Darian is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Darian?
Darian ranked #927 for US boys in 2025, given to 254 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#358).