Darrian
Every Darrian since 1960 — 4,423 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darrian
Darrian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,662 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 4,423 American babies have been named Darrian — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 340 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 Darrian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darrian 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 | — | — | 16 | #5,662 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #4,923 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,620 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #6,913 |
| 2021 | — | — | 24 | #4,270 |
| 2020 | — | — | 24 | #4,168 |
| 2019 | — | — | 24 | #4,252 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,464 |
| 2017 | — | — | 46 | #2,686 |
| 2016 | — | — | 50 | #2,523 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,345 | 39 | #2,978 |
| 2014 | — | — | 38 | #2,993 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,456 | 39 | #2,903 |
| 2012 | — | — | 57 | #2,273 |
| 2011 | — | — | 68 | #2,005 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,669 | 78 | #1,856 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,066 | 76 | #1,896 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,641 | 76 | #1,903 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,872 | 105 | #1,510 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,699 | 110 | #1,419 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,461 | 90 | #1,559 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,380 | 84 | #1,568 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,666 | 98 | #1,372 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,207 | 106 | #1,283 |
| 2001 | 38 | #3,505 | 117 | #1,174 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,095 | 127 | #1,108 |
| 1995 | 144 | #1,193 | 148 | #904 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,429 | 64 | #1,398 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,522 |
| 1980 | — | — | 28 | #1,971 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,712 |
| 1970 | — | — | 19 | #2,077 |
| 1965 | — | — | 24 | #1,596 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,157 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darrian in 2025?
Darrian ranked #5,662 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darrian?
4,423 babies have been named Darrian in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darrian most popular?
Darrian peaked in 1994, when 340 newborns received the name.
Is Darrian a boy or girl name?
Darrian is used for both: about 22% of babies named Darrian have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Darrian rising or falling?
Darrian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.