Unisex name · peaked 1995

Darrien

Every Darrien since 1960 — 3,636 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#4,279
among boys
Babies in 2025
24
named Darrien
Peak year
1995
203 babies
All-time total
3,636
since 1960

The story of Darrien

Darrien is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,279 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1960, 3,636 American babies have been named Darrien — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 203 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 Darrien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Darrien 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 24 #4,279
2024 18 #5,283
2023 24 #4,370
2022 21 #4,739
2021 30 #3,667
2020 22 #4,455
2019 25 #4,137
2018 42 #2,855
2017 36 #3,203
2016 38 #3,074
2015 40 #2,929
2014 43 #2,763
2013 51 #2,431
2012 78 #1,864
2011 71 #1,951
2010 89 #1,718
2009 91 #1,710
2008 103 #1,555
2007 6 #15,991 99 #1,582
2006 10 #10,788 99 #1,520
2005 6 #14,946 84 #1,619
2004 5 #16,751 83 #1,584
2003 9 #10,653 96 #1,393
2002 15 #7,149 112 #1,226
2001 12 #8,321 110 #1,218
2000 13 #7,688 111 #1,215
1995 52 #2,464 151 #892
1990 40 #1,911
1985 16 #2,975
1980 25 #2,125
1975 10 #3,491
1970 13 #2,650
1965 29 #1,435
1960 9 #2,914
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Darrien in 2025?

Darrien ranked #4,279 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Darrien?

3,636 babies have been named Darrien in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Darrien most popular?

Darrien peaked in 1995, when 203 newborns received the name.

Is Darrien a boy or girl name?

Darrien is used for both: about 10% of babies named Darrien have been girls and 90% boys.

Is the name Darrien rising or falling?

Darrien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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