Darron
Every Darron since 1945 — 6,190 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darron
Darron is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,895 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 6,190 American babies have been named Darron. Its peak came in 1965, when 372 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 Darron stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darron year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,895 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,485 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,622 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,891 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,165 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,742 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,625 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,506 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,500 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,175 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,604 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,048 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,429 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2,875 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2,958 |
| 2010 | 51 | #2,437 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2,296 |
| 2008 | 55 | #2,353 |
| 2007 | 53 | #2,419 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,153 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2,336 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,106 |
| 2003 | 43 | #2,440 |
| 2002 | 59 | #1,898 |
| 2001 | 61 | #1,821 |
| 2000 | 73 | #1,615 |
| 1995 | 76 | #1,354 |
| 1990 | 109 | #1,015 |
| 1985 | 128 | #784 |
| 1980 | 82 | #998 |
| 1975 | 104 | #815 |
| 1970 | 192 | #583 |
| 1965 | 372 | #408 |
| 1960 | 66 | #930 |
| 1955 | 11 | #2,461 |
| 1950 | 10 | #2,472 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,070 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darron in 2025?
Darron ranked #6,895 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darron?
6,190 babies have been named Darron in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darron most popular?
Darron peaked in 1965, when 372 newborns received the name.
Is Darron a boy or girl name?
Darron is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darron rising or falling?
Darron is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.