Darrian
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #764 in 1994
16 babies were named Darrian in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,467 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1960–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Darrian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Darrian, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Darrian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDarrian first shows up in US birth records in 1960, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 65 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #764. Today it's #5,608, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDarrian was 6.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 15,456 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 106,383.
- TrendDarrian has slipped 1,467 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Darrian
Darrian is a boy name of English and Irish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Darrian for boys from 1960 to 2025, in 65 of those 66 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #764 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.1 | 196,078 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 87,260 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 66,094 boys |
| 1990s | 68 | 14,702 boys |
| 2000s | 50 | 20,153 boys |
| 2010s | 25 | 40,096 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 95,087 boys |
Other spellings of Darrian
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 Darrian
What is the origin of the name Darrian?
Darrian has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Darrian a boy or girl name?
Darrian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Darrian?
Darrian ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#764).