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