Darasimi
A feminine given name of Yoruba origin meaning "precious child".
Name Census estimates that about 75 living Americans carry the first name Darasimi. It is a predominantly female name (93.3% of registrations). The average person named Darasimi today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darasimi births was 2022 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darasimi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Darasimi with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Darasimi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
75
~ 1 in 4,570,058 Americans
Peak year
2022
12 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#10,443
Tracked since 2015
Gender
Gender distribution for Darasimi
Darasimi leans heavily female at 93.3% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Darasimi as a male name
- Ranked #12,453 in 2020
- 5 male births in 2020
- Peak: 2020 (5 births)
Darasimi as a female name
- Ranked #10,443 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (12 births)
Popularity
Darasimi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darasimi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 44 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darasimi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Darasimi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Darasimi
The given name Darasimi is of Yoruba origin, an ethnic group native to southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding region. Its roots can be traced back to the Yoruba language, which is a part of the Niger-Congo family of languages spoken by over 30 million people.
The name Darasimi is a compound word derived from the Yoruba words "Dara" meaning "sweet" or "pleasant," and "Simi" meaning "to obey" or "to follow." Together, the name can be interpreted as "one who obeys sweetly" or "one who follows pleasantly." This name carries a positive connotation and is often associated with virtues such as obedience, compliance, and a pleasant demeanor.
While the exact origin and earliest recorded use of the name Darasimi are uncertain, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for centuries. The name does not appear to be prominently featured in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, but its linguistic roots are firmly established in the Yoruba language and culture.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Darasimi dates back to the 19th century. Darasimi Alakija (1836-1901) was a prominent Yoruba trader and entrepreneur who made significant contributions to the economic development of Lagos, Nigeria, during the late 19th century.
Another notable figure with the name Darasimi is Darasimi Adepitan (1955-2018), a Nigerian educator and activist who advocated for the rights of people with disabilities. She was instrumental in establishing the first school for children with special needs in Lagos.
In the realm of literature, Darasimi Oni (1924-2007) was a renowned Yoruba author and playwright. Her works, which often explored themes of culture, tradition, and societal issues, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the preservation of Yoruba language and heritage.
The name Darasimi also holds significance in the field of music. Darasimi Ajose (1935-2012) was a celebrated Nigerian musician and singer who was instrumental in popularizing the traditional Yoruba genre of Apala music.
Another notable bearer of the name is Darasimi Ayere (1912-1988), a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, during the 1960s and 1970s.
These examples showcase the rich history and cultural significance of the name Darasimi, which has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields, from commerce and education to literature and diplomacy.
People
Darasimi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darasimi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Darasimi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darasimi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 75 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darasimi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,570,058 US residents.
Is Darasimi a common name?
We classify Darasimi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 75 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darasimi most popular?
The single biggest year for Darasimi was 2022, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darasimi is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Darasimi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darasimi a female name?
Yes, 93.3% of people registered as Darasimi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Darasimi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darasimi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Darasimi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Darasimi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.