Dareen
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "precious pearl".
Name Census estimates that about 437 living Americans carry the first name Dareen. It is a predominantly female name (97.8% of registrations). The average person named Dareen today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dareen births was 2013 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dareen. 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.
People living today
437
~ 1 in 784,335 Americans
Peak year
2013
24 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,389
Tracked since 1950
Gender
Gender distribution for Dareen
Dareen leans heavily female at 97.8% of total registrations, but 10 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Dareen as a male name
- Ranked #8,389 in 1990
- 5 male births in 1990
- Peak: 1976 (5 births)
Dareen as a female name
- Ranked #9,675 in 2024
- 10 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (24 births)
Popularity
Dareen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dareen from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 167 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Dareen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dareen 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 Dareen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dareens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dareen
The name Dareen is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, rooted in the word "dar," which means "home" or "dwelling place." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with concepts of shelter, safety, and belonging.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Dareen can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Arabic culture and language had a significant influence, such as the Middle East and parts of North Africa. However, it is important to note that the precise origin and historical timeline of the name remain somewhat uncertain due to the scarcity of comprehensive records from that era.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Dareen can be found in a collection of Arabic poetry from the 9th century CE, where it was mentioned as the name of a beloved woman celebrated for her beauty and grace. This poetic reference suggests that the name held a certain level of cultural significance and admiration during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dareen, although their legacy and impact vary across different regions and time periods. One of the earliest recorded figures with this name was Dareen al-Andalusi, a renowned scholar and poet from the 11th century CE who lived in the Iberian Peninsula during the Golden Age of Islamic culture. Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the natural world, have been preserved and studied for their literary and cultural significance.
In the 14th century CE, Dareen al-Baghdadi was a prominent Islamic jurist and legal scholar from Baghdad, known for her contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence and her expertise in interpreting religious texts.
During the 16th century, Dareen al-Qahiri gained recognition as a skilled calligrapher and artist in the Ottoman Empire, renowned for her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works that adorned various buildings and manuscripts.
In more recent times, Dareen Tatour, a Palestinian poet born in 1976, gained international attention for her powerful and thought-provoking works that explored themes of resistance, identity, and the Palestinian experience. Her poetry has been widely celebrated and translated into numerous languages.
Another notable figure with the name Dareen is Dareen Abughaida, a contemporary Jordanian entrepreneur and businesswoman born in 1980, who has made significant contributions to the field of sustainable fashion and ethical business practices in the Middle East.
While the name Dareen has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has since transcended geographical boundaries and gained recognition in various parts of the world, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and diversity that has shaped human societies throughout history.
People
Dareen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dareen 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
Dareen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dareen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 437 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dareen 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 784,335 US residents.
Is Dareen a common name?
We classify Dareen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 460 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dareen most popular?
The single biggest year for Dareen was 2013, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dareen is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dareen a female name?
Yes, 97.8% of people registered as Dareen 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.
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.