Daryn
Every Daryn since 1954 — 3,402 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daryn
Daryn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,462 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 3,402 American babies have been named Daryn — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1965, when 116 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 Daryn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daryn 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,462 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,852 | 7 | #10,124 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,519 | 9 | #8,403 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,656 | 11 | #7,374 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,906 | 7 | #9,958 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,337 | 8 | #8,921 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,624 | 21 | #4,672 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,993 | 21 | #4,636 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,881 | 21 | #4,631 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,514 | 27 | #3,903 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,646 | 23 | #4,323 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,704 | 18 | #5,104 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,758 | 25 | #3,992 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,530 | 32 | #3,391 |
| 2011 | 22 | #5,988 | 27 | #3,819 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,987 | 43 | #2,796 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,159 | 40 | #2,960 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,326 | 33 | #3,360 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,847 | 40 | #2,937 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,969 | 33 | #3,239 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,316 | 49 | #2,375 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,192 | 31 | #3,172 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,547 | 44 | #2,400 |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,410 | 40 | #2,476 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,726 | 42 | #2,353 |
| 2000 | 47 | #2,988 | 55 | #1,899 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,005 | 37 | #2,184 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,979 | 42 | #1,846 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,586 | 38 | #1,648 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,358 | 37 | #1,599 |
| 1975 | — | — | 29 | #1,717 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,264 | 61 | #1,044 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,927 | 108 | #716 |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,844 | 20 | #1,823 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,463 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Daryn in 2025?
Daryn ranked #12,462 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daryn?
3,402 babies have been named Daryn in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daryn most popular?
Daryn peaked in 1965, when 116 newborns received the name.
Is Daryn a boy or girl name?
Daryn is used for both: about 29% of babies named Daryn have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Daryn rising or falling?
Daryn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.