Darienne
French feminine form of the Latin name "Darius", meaning "wealthy, rich one".
Name Census estimates that about 348 living Americans carry the first name Darienne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Darienne today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darienne births was 1993 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darienne. 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
348
~ 1 in 984,926 Americans
Peak year
1993
40 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2010 SSA rank
#17,666
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Darienne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darienne from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 255 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darienne 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 Darienne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dariennes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Darienne, while Ohio, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Darienne
The given name Darienne originated from the French language, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "darianne," which means "of the sea." This name was initially popular in coastal regions of France, particularly in the areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Darienne can be traced back to a French noblewoman named Darienne de Montfort, who lived during the late 16th century. She was known for her bravery and her involvement in the French Wars of Religion, where she played a crucial role in defending her family's castle against enemy forces.
Another notable figure bearing the name Darienne was Darienne de Beaumont, a 17th-century French writer and philosopher. She was renowned for her literary works, which explored themes of love, virtue, and the human condition. Her writings were widely celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.
In the 18th century, Darienne de Chambord, a French artist, gained recognition for her exquisite portraits of the nobility and the royal family. Her works are now housed in some of the most prestigious art museums across Europe, showcasing her exceptional talent and attention to detail.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Darienne Duval was a prominent figure in the French feminist movement. She fought tirelessly for women's rights and equality, using her voice and platform to advocate for social and political reform. Her efforts paved the way for future generations of women to have greater opportunities and freedoms.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, Darienne Leclerc was a renowned French archaeologist and explorer. She led several expeditions to uncover ancient civilizations and artifacts, contributing significantly to our understanding of the past. Her discoveries and research have been widely celebrated in the field of archaeology and continue to inspire scholars and adventurers alike.
People
Darienne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darienne 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
Darienne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darienne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 348 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darienne 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 984,926 US residents.
Is Darienne a common name?
We classify Darienne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 358 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darienne most popular?
The single biggest year for Darienne was 1993, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darienne is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Darienne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darienne 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.