Darrien
- US rank
- #4,249
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #892 in 1995
24 babies were named Darrien in the US in 2025. It has climbed 177 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 Darrien you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 70,922 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Darrien, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Darrien would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDarrien 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 1995, when it ranked #892. Today it's #4,249, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDarrien was 4.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 17,699 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 70,922.
- TrendDarrien has climbed 177 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,249. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Darrien
Darrien is a boy name of English and Irish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ien”. US birth records list Darrien for boys from 1960 to 2025, in 66 of those 66 years. Its best year was 1995, when it ranked #892 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,249, with 24 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.9 | 126,263 boys |
| 1970s | 7.3 | 136,426 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 76,511 boys |
| 1990s | 58 | 17,200 boys |
| 2000s | 50 | 20,178 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 36,819 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 74,720 boys |
Other spellings of Darrien
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 Darrien
What is the origin of the name Darrien?
Darrien has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Darrien a boy or girl name?
Darrien is a boy name.
How popular is the name Darrien?
Darrien ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 1995 (#892).