Darryn
Every Darryn since 1958 — 1,772 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darryn
Darryn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,932 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 1,772 American babies have been named Darryn. Its peak came in 1965, when 82 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 Darryn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darryn 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 | — | — | 7 | #9,932 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,244 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,637 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,180 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,830 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,800 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,127 | 12 | #6,866 |
| 2018 | — | — | 24 | #4,259 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,483 | 16 | #5,581 |
| 2016 | — | — | 21 | #4,653 |
| 2015 | — | — | 23 | #4,322 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,042 | 24 | #4,166 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,210 |
| 2012 | — | — | 33 | #3,315 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,296 | 38 | #3,007 |
| 2010 | — | — | 39 | #2,971 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,883 | 33 | #3,352 |
| 2008 | — | — | 27 | #3,850 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,992 | 34 | #3,270 |
| 2006 | — | — | 29 | #3,537 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,740 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,837 |
| 2003 | — | — | 34 | #2,865 |
| 2002 | — | — | 35 | #2,704 |
| 2001 | — | — | 21 | #3,873 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,589 | 28 | #3,094 |
| 1995 | — | — | 27 | #2,700 |
| 1990 | — | — | 31 | #2,267 |
| 1985 | — | — | 21 | #2,442 |
| 1980 | — | — | 21 | #2,381 |
| 1975 | — | — | 23 | #2,018 |
| 1970 | — | — | 38 | #1,356 |
| 1965 | — | — | 82 | #817 |
| 1960 | — | — | 23 | #1,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darryn in 2025?
Darryn ranked #9,932 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darryn?
1,772 babies have been named Darryn in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darryn most popular?
Darryn peaked in 1965, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Darryn a boy or girl name?
Darryn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darryn rising or falling?
Darryn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.