Darrin
Every Darrin since 1947 — 29,747 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.