Dareon
A masculine name of English/Irish origin, meaning "great wanderer" or "great voyager".
Name Census estimates that about 433 living Americans carry the first name Dareon. It is a predominantly male name (98.4% of registrations). The average person named Dareon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dareon births was 2008 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dareon. 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
433
~ 1 in 791,580 Americans
Peak year
2008
39 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,199
Tracked since 1988
Gender
Gender distribution for Dareon
Dareon leans heavily male at 98.4% of total registrations, but 7 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Dareon as a male name
- Ranked #11,199 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (35 births)
Dareon as a female name
- Ranked #14,208 in 2008
- 7 female births in 2008
- Peak: 2008 (7 births)
Popularity
Dareon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dareon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 207 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dareon 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 Dareon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dareons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dareon
The given name Dareon has its origins in the Aramaic language, an ancient Semitic tongue that was widely spoken in the Middle East from the 8th century BCE to the 7th century CE. The name is believed to be derived from the Aramaic root "dr'n," which means "to dwell" or "to reside." This linguistic connection suggests that the name Dareon may have initially been used to signify someone who was a resident or a dweller in a particular place.
In its earliest recorded use, the name Dareon appears in several ancient Aramaic inscriptions and documents from the 5th century BCE, found in regions that are now part of modern-day Syria, Iraq, and Iran. These early mentions of the name provide a glimpse into its historical significance and widespread usage among the Aramaic-speaking populations of the time.
While the name Dareon does not have any direct references in major religious scriptures or ancient texts, its Aramaic origins and linguistic roots place it firmly within the cultural and linguistic landscape of the ancient Near East. This connection to the rich tapestry of Semitic languages and cultures adds depth and intrigue to the name's historical lineage.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Dareon, leaving their mark on various fields and disciplines. One of the earliest recorded examples is Dareon of Tyre, a philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE and made significant contributions to the study of geometry and optics.
In the realm of literature, Dareon al-Basri, a 9th-century Arab poet from Basra, gained recognition for his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience. His influential poetry left a lasting impact on the literary traditions of the Islamic world.
The name also found its way into the annals of military history with Dareon Stratsios, a Byzantine general who served under Emperor Basil II in the late 10th century. His strategic brilliance and leadership on the battlefield played a pivotal role in the Byzantine Empire's military campaigns against the Bulgarian Empire.
In the field of medicine, Dareon al-Razi, a Persian polymath born in 865 CE, made groundbreaking contributions to the study of smallpox and the development of medical ethics. His comprehensive writings and teachings had a profound influence on the advancement of medical knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age.
Finally, in more recent times, Dareon Haydock, a British artist and sculptor born in 1942, gained recognition for his intricate and thought-provoking works that explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition. His sculptures and installations can be found in various public spaces and galleries around the world.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Dareon throughout history, each leaving their unique mark and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor and achievement across various disciplines and eras.
People
Dareon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dareon 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
Dareon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dareon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 433 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dareon 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 791,580 US residents.
Is Dareon a common name?
We classify Dareon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 440 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dareon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dareon was 2008, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dareon is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dareon a male name?
Yes, 98.4% of people registered as Dareon in the SSA data are male. 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.