Darshan
Every Darshan since 1971 — 784 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darshan
Darshan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,663 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 784 American babies have been named Darshan. Its peak came in 1999, when 30 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 Darshan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darshan 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 | — | — | 16 | #5,663 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,540 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,297 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #7,892 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,006 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,766 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #5,881 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,593 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,395 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,437 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #4,923 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,789 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,211 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,899 |
| 2011 | — | — | 27 | #3,818 |
| 2010 | — | — | 21 | #4,554 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,061 |
| 2008 | — | — | 30 | #3,575 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #5,979 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,551 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,677 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,757 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,313 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,692 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24 | #3,527 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,560 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #3,902 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,636 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,117 |
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| 1975 | 6 | #8,221 | 15 | #2,661 |
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Famous people named Darshan
- Darshan Ranganathan Chemist · 1941–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darshan in 2025?
Darshan ranked #5,663 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darshan?
784 babies have been named Darshan in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darshan most popular?
Darshan peaked in 1999, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Darshan a boy or girl name?
Darshan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darshan rising or falling?
Darshan has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Darshan?
Well-known people named Darshan include Darshan Ranganathan (chemist).