boys' name · peaked 1965

Darrin

Every Darrin since 1947 — 29,747 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
#3,393
among boys
Babies in 2025
34
named Darrin
Peak year
1965
3,273 babies
All-time total
29,747
since 1947

The story of Darrin

Darrin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,393 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1947, 29,747 American babies have been named Darrin. Its peak came in 1965, when 3,273 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 Darrin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Darrin 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 34 #3,393
2024 34 #3,407
2023 26 #4,139
2022 37 #3,228
2021 45 #2,787
2020 40 #2,938
2019 46 #2,741
2018 62 #2,215
2017 65 #2,113
2016 60 #2,239
2015 57 #2,306
2014 66 #2,100
2013 80 #1,798
2012 76 #1,897
2011 84 #1,740
2010 97 #1,616
2009 113 #1,474
2008 125 #1,364
2007 125 #1,343
2006 133 #1,257
2005 166 #1,018
2004 169 #986
2003 177 #927
2002 170 #945
2001 175 #898
2000 183 #865
1995 5 #13,953 282 #610
1990 376 #511
1985 6 #9,584 379 #437
1980 283 #503
1975 5 #9,398 587 #309
1970 6 #7,261 1,525 #180
1965 18 #2,959 3,255 #102
1960 6 #5,843 217 #539
1955 9 #2,810
1950 5 #3,802
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Darrin in 2025?

Darrin ranked #3,393 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Darrin?

29,747 babies have been named Darrin in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Darrin most popular?

Darrin peaked in 1965, when 3,273 newborns received the name.

Is Darrin a boy or girl name?

Darrin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Darrin rising or falling?

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

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