Daron
From Armenian Տարոն (Taron, Western Armenian pronunciation).
Every Daron since 1945 — 7,812 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daron
Daron is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,460 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 7,812 American babies have been named Daron. Its peak came in 1965, when 241 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 Daron stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daron 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 | — | — | 33 | #3,460 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,736 |
| 2023 | — | — | 27 | #4,026 |
| 2022 | — | — | 27 | #4,011 |
| 2021 | — | — | 35 | #3,314 |
| 2020 | — | — | 48 | #2,629 |
| 2019 | — | — | 47 | #2,702 |
| 2018 | — | — | 34 | #3,311 |
| 2017 | — | — | 54 | #2,394 |
| 2016 | — | — | 60 | #2,238 |
| 2015 | — | — | 59 | #2,257 |
| 2014 | — | — | 55 | #2,348 |
| 2013 | — | — | 56 | #2,290 |
| 2012 | — | — | 79 | #1,850 |
| 2011 | — | — | 89 | #1,679 |
| 2010 | — | — | 97 | #1,615 |
| 2009 | — | — | 108 | #1,531 |
| 2008 | — | — | 121 | #1,401 |
| 2007 | — | — | 137 | #1,279 |
| 2006 | — | — | 108 | #1,438 |
| 2005 | — | — | 104 | #1,419 |
| 2004 | — | — | 122 | #1,236 |
| 2003 | — | — | 102 | #1,345 |
| 2002 | — | — | 148 | #1,033 |
| 2001 | — | — | 117 | #1,173 |
| 2000 | — | — | 131 | #1,080 |
| 1995 | — | — | 141 | #935 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,029 | 146 | #846 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,501 | 110 | #858 |
| 1980 | — | — | 129 | #774 |
| 1975 | — | — | 129 | #730 |
| 1970 | — | — | 163 | #635 |
| 1965 | — | — | 241 | #493 |
| 1960 | — | — | 50 | #1,102 |
| 1955 | — | — | 18 | #1,858 |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,344 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,417 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Daron
- Daron Malakian Musician · b. 1975
- Daron Acemoglu Economist · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daron mean?
From Armenian Տարոն (Taron, Western Armenian pronunciation).
How popular is the name Daron in 2025?
Daron ranked #3,460 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daron?
7,812 babies have been named Daron in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daron most popular?
Daron peaked in 1965, when 241 newborns received the name.
Is Daron a boy or girl name?
Daron is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Daron rising or falling?
Daron is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Daron?
Well-known people named Daron include Daron Malakian (musician), Daron Acemoglu (economist).