boys' name · peaked 1935

Darwyn

Every Darwyn since 1923 — 736 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
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1935Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Darwyn
Peak year
1935
67 babies
All-time total
736
since 1923

The story of Darwyn

Darwyn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1923, 736 American babies have been named Darwyn. Its peak came in 1935, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.

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 Darwyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Darwyn year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021 7 #9,957
2020
2019 7 #9,966
2018
2017 9 #8,303
2016 8 #9,034
2015 9 #8,190
2014 6 #11,037
2013 10 #7,647
2012 5 #12,693
2011 8 #8,936
2010 15 #5,802
2009 8 #9,174
2008
2007 9 #8,329
2006
2005
2004 6 #10,257
2003
2002 7 #8,659
2001
2000 6 #9,351
1995 5 #9,160
1990 6 #7,375
1985 5 #6,761
1980 5 #6,459
1975
1970 5 #4,864
1965 26 #1,525
1960 22 #1,733
1955 16 #1,987
1950 8 #2,820
1945 10 #2,283
1940 9 #2,519
1935 67 #752
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Darwyn in 2025?

Darwyn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Darwyn?

736 babies have been named Darwyn in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Darwyn most popular?

Darwyn peaked in 1935, when 67 newborns received the name.

Is Darwyn a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Darwyn rising or falling?

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

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