Darion
Every Darion since 1957 — 7,773 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darion
Darion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,048 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 7,773 American babies have been named Darion — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 468 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 Darion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darion 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 | — | — | 40 | #3,048 |
| 2024 | — | — | 48 | #2,721 |
| 2023 | — | — | 45 | #2,812 |
| 2022 | — | — | 43 | #2,929 |
| 2021 | — | — | 70 | #2,080 |
| 2020 | — | — | 67 | #2,096 |
| 2019 | — | — | 54 | #2,467 |
| 2018 | — | — | 77 | #1,925 |
| 2017 | — | — | 76 | #1,899 |
| 2016 | — | — | 87 | #1,765 |
| 2015 | — | — | 71 | #2,023 |
| 2014 | — | — | 75 | #1,927 |
| 2013 | — | — | 111 | #1,477 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,522 | 114 | #1,448 |
| 2011 | — | — | 143 | #1,222 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,611 | 143 | #1,234 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,064 | 180 | #1,052 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,833 | 233 | #894 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,302 | 266 | #806 |
| 2006 | — | — | 229 | #870 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,350 | 185 | #946 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,747 | 204 | #863 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,381 | 232 | #762 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,422 | 249 | #712 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,319 | 287 | #651 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,893 | 274 | #658 |
| 1995 | 74 | #1,888 | 302 | #590 |
| 1990 | — | — | 141 | #861 |
| 1985 | — | — | 46 | #1,453 |
| 1980 | — | — | 32 | #1,774 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #2,939 |
| 1970 | — | — | 31 | #1,525 |
| 1965 | — | — | 26 | #1,524 |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #2,913 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darion in 2025?
Darion ranked #3,048 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darion?
7,773 babies have been named Darion in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darion most popular?
Darion peaked in 1994, when 468 newborns received the name.
Is Darion a boy or girl name?
Darion is used for both: about 7% of babies named Darion have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Darion rising or falling?
Darion is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.