Darshan
Meaningsight, vision · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,637 in 1975
16 babies were named Darshan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 91 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Darshan 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 Darshan, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Darshan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDarshan first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1975, when it reached #2,637.
- TrendDarshan has climbed 91 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Darshan means “sight, vision”.
About the name Darshan
Darshan is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “sight, vision”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-han”. US birth records list Darshan for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 48 of those 54 years. Its best year was 1975, when it ranked #2,637 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:Indian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.6 | 380,952 boys |
| 1980s | 4.6 | 218,818 boys |
| 1990s | 9.4 | 106,270 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 94,787 boys |
| 2010s | 9.6 | 104,058 boys |
| 2020s | 7.7 | 129,310 boys |
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Boy name: Gian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Rishi · sage, seer
- Boy name: Krish · dark, black
- Unisex name: Neel · blue
- Unisex name: Mahdi · rightly guided
- Boy name: Hiram · exalted brother
Questions about the name Darshan
What does the name Darshan mean?
Darshan means “sight, vision” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Darshan?
Darshan has Indian roots in our records. Other Indian names include Makai, Rohan, Gian.
Is Darshan a boy or girl name?
Darshan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Darshan?
Darshan ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1975 (#2,637).