Darris
Every Darris since 1917 — 2,089 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darris
Darris is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,461 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 2,089 American babies have been named Darris. Its peak came in 1983, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Darris stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darris 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,461 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #7,890 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,086 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,223 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #9,965 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,079 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,206 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,721 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,760 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,788 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,442 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,395 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,106 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,801 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #5,864 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,477 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19 | #4,852 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,676 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,674 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,459 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,645 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,560 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,437 |
| 1995 | — | — | 34 | #2,309 |
| 1990 | — | — | 50 | #1,636 |
| 1985 | — | — | 40 | #1,601 |
| 1980 | — | — | 48 | #1,359 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,556 |
| 1970 | — | — | 37 | #1,378 |
| 1965 | — | — | 35 | #1,297 |
| 1960 | — | — | 15 | #2,148 |
| 1955 | — | — | 19 | #1,800 |
| 1950 | — | — | 12 | #2,236 |
| 1945 | — | — | 12 | #2,033 |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #2,934 |
| 1935 | — | — | 10 | #2,421 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,578 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,835 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,449 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darris in 2025?
Darris ranked #12,461 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darris?
2,089 babies have been named Darris in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darris most popular?
Darris peaked in 1983, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Darris a boy or girl name?
Darris is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darris rising or falling?
Darris is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.