Darien
A male given name originating as a coinage, variant of Darian.
Every Darien since 1937 — 12,826 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darien
Darien is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,436 in 2025 with 125 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 12,826 American babies have been named Darien — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 771 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Darien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darien year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 125 | #1,436 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,848 | 158 | #1,251 |
| 2023 | — | — | 131 | #1,404 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,559 | 120 | #1,508 |
| 2021 | — | — | 132 | #1,385 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,691 | 135 | #1,328 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,232 | 151 | #1,245 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,802 | 144 | #1,277 |
| 2017 | — | — | 174 | #1,110 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,271 | 182 | #1,081 |
| 2015 | — | — | 189 | #1,050 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,203 | 212 | #983 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,521 | 198 | #996 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,846 | 210 | #960 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,451 | 241 | #872 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,665 | 215 | #936 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,149 | 236 | #888 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,404 | 255 | #846 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,643 | 284 | #773 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,188 | 243 | #834 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,487 | 259 | #765 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,036 | 250 | #746 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,372 | 326 | #629 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,829 | 327 | #612 |
| 2001 | 65 | #2,418 | 330 | #599 |
| 2000 | 64 | #2,410 | 378 | #556 |
| 1995 | 175 | #1,037 | 424 | #500 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,553 | 148 | #842 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,563 | 57 | #1,269 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,403 | 50 | #1,327 |
| 1975 | — | — | 46 | #1,262 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,485 | 69 | #969 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,923 | 106 | #721 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,846 | 17 | #1,984 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,834 | 7 | #3,264 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,476 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,691 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darien mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, variant of Darian.
How popular is the name Darien in 2025?
Darien ranked #1,436 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 125 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darien?
12,826 babies have been named Darien in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darien most popular?
Darien peaked in 1994, when 771 newborns received the name.
Is Darien a boy or girl name?
Darien is used for both: about 14% of babies named Darien have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Darien rising or falling?
Darien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.