Darin
A male given name transferred from the surname, variant of Darren.
Every Darin since 1948 — 32,910 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darin
Darin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,595 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 32,910 American babies have been named Darin. Its peak came in 1965, when 2,624 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Darin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darin 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 | — | — | 31 | #3,595 |
| 2024 | — | — | 32 | #3,537 |
| 2023 | — | — | 37 | #3,242 |
| 2022 | — | — | 30 | #3,708 |
| 2021 | — | — | 43 | #2,872 |
| 2020 | — | — | 45 | #2,737 |
| 2019 | — | — | 55 | #2,433 |
| 2018 | — | — | 34 | #3,310 |
| 2017 | — | — | 61 | #2,195 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,886 | 70 | #2,029 |
| 2015 | — | — | 70 | #2,038 |
| 2014 | — | — | 77 | #1,892 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,198 | 80 | #1,797 |
| 2012 | — | — | 88 | #1,714 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,431 | 102 | #1,548 |
| 2010 | — | — | 106 | #1,526 |
| 2009 | — | — | 106 | #1,548 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,209 | 135 | #1,288 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,971 | 156 | #1,145 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,698 | 161 | #1,093 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,138 | 188 | #929 |
| 2004 | — | — | 171 | #978 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,303 | 231 | #764 |
| 2002 | — | — | 220 | #786 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,553 | 219 | #777 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,583 | 212 | #780 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,946 | 228 | #701 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,473 | 348 | #531 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,737 | 418 | #417 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,345 | 455 | #379 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,393 | 844 | #245 |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,934 | 1,441 | #188 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,256 | 2,614 | #123 |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,113 | 325 | #448 |
| 1955 | — | — | 13 | #2,238 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,799 |
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Famous people named Darin
- Darin Zanyar Singer · b. 1987
- Darin Brooks Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darin mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, variant of Darren.
How popular is the name Darin in 2025?
Darin ranked #3,595 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darin?
32,910 babies have been named Darin in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darin most popular?
Darin peaked in 1965, when 2,624 newborns received the name.
Is Darin a boy or girl name?
Darin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darin rising or falling?
Darin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Darin?
Well-known people named Darin include Darin Zanyar (singer), Darin Brooks (actor).