Darien
Boy name · English · Irish · Latin · Persian
- US rank
- #1,436
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #383 in 1994
125 babies were named Darien in the US in 2025. It has dropped 111 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1937–2025
US births per million boys, 1949–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Darien you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,661 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Darien, 125 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Darien would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDarien first shows up in US birth records in 1937, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 88 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #383. Today it's #1,436, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDarien was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 5,195 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 13,661.
- TrendDarien has slipped 111 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,436. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDarien is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #781, followed by Maryland (#809) and Florida (#912). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
About the name Darien
Darien is a boy name of English, Irish and Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ien”. US birth records list Darien for boys from 1949 to 2025, in 72 of those 77 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #383 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,436, with 125 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish namesLatin namesPersian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 3.4 | 294,118 girls |
| 1940s | 2.3 | 444,444 girls |
| 1950s | 5.4 | 186,220 girls |
| 1960s | 4.7 | 211,416 girls |
| 1970s | 4.5 | 220,264 girls |
| 1980s | 5.6 | 178,571 girls |
| 1990s | 59 | 16,818 girls |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,005 girls |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 318,471 girls |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 476,190 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 1950s | 2.2 | 452,489 boys |
| 1960s | 28 | 35,486 boys |
| 1970s | 31 | 32,446 boys |
| 1980s | 38 | 26,610 boys |
| 1990s | 185 | 5,401 boys |
| 2000s | 145 | 6,895 boys |
| 2010s | 102 | 9,835 boys |
| 2020s | 77 | 12,934 boys |
Other spellings of Darien
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 Darien
What is the origin of the name Darien?
Darien has English, Irish, Latin, Persian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Darien a boy or girl name?
Darien is a boy name.
How popular is the name Darien?
Darien ranked #1,436 for US boys in 2025, given to 125 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#383).