Darryn
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #815 in 1965
7 babies were named Darryn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 160 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1958–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Darryn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Darryn, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Darryn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDarryn first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1965, when it ranked #815. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDarryn was 3.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 69,930 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- TrendDarryn has slipped 160 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Darryn
Darryn is a boy name of English and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ryn”. US birth records list Darryn for boys from 1958 to 2025, in 68 of those 68 years. Its best year was 1965, when it ranked #815 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.5 | 281,690 boys |
| 1960s | 22 | 45,851 boys |
| 1970s | 12 | 80,580 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 85,690 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 66,181 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 70,572 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 74,627 boys |
| 2020s | 4.4 | 225,564 boys |
Other spellings of Darryn
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 Darryn
What is the origin of the name Darryn?
Darryn has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Darryn a boy or girl name?
Darryn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Darryn?
Darryn ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1965 (#815).