Darin
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy".
Name Census estimates that about 30,038 living Americans carry the first name Darin. It is a predominantly male name (98.9% of registrations). The average person named Darin today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darin births was 1965 (2,625 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darin. 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.
Key insights
- • Although Darin is used almost entirely for boys, the SSA data does show 364 girls registered with the name since 1880.
- • Compared to the 1960s, recent registration numbers for Darin have dropped to less than 5% of what they once were.
People living today
30K
~ 1 in 11,411 Americans
Peak year
1965
2,625 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,526
Tracked since 1948
Gender
Gender distribution for Darin
Darin leans heavily male at 98.9% of total registrations, but 364 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Darin as a male name
- Ranked #3,526 in 2024
- 32 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1965 (2,615 births)
Darin as a female name
- Ranked #16,881 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 1960 (16 births)
Popularity
Darin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darin from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 13,855 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darin 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 Darin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Darins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 51 states and territories. California, Illinois, Michigan recorded the most babies named Darin, while Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 582 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Darin
The name Darin is of Persian origin, derived from the ancient Persian word "dara," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." This name has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of ancient Persia, now known as Iran, and can be traced back to the 6th century BCE.
During the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over much of the ancient world from 550 BCE to 330 BCE, the name Darin was commonly used among the Persian nobility and aristocracy. It was a name that carried connotations of affluence, success, and prosperity, reflecting the aspirations of the Persian people during that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darin can be found in the ancient Persian text, the Avesta, which is a collection of sacred Zoroastrian scriptures. The name appears in various passages, suggesting its widespread use among the followers of the Zoroastrian religion.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Darin. One of the most prominent was Darin I, a Persian king who ruled over the Kingdom of Iberia (modern-day Georgia) in the 5th century CE. He is credited with establishing a strong and prosperous reign, which aligned with the meaning of his name.
Another significant figure was Darin Al-Rashid, an influential Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and his works were widely studied and respected throughout the Islamic world.
In the realm of literature, Darin Khusrau, a renowned Persian poet and philosopher from the 12th century CE, left a lasting impact on the literary landscape of his time. His works, which explored themes of love, mysticism, and spirituality, are still celebrated and studied today.
Moving forward in history, we find Darin Khan, a prominent military leader and statesman from the Mughal Empire in the 16th century CE. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was instrumental in the expansion of the Mughal Empire's territories.
In more recent times, Darin Drabinski, an American philosopher and author born in 1968, has gained recognition for his work on critical theory, continental philosophy, and issues of social justice.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Darin throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and accomplishments.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Darin
People
Darin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Darin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30,038 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darin 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 11,411 US residents.
Is Darin a common name?
We classify Darin as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 32,881 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darin most popular?
The single biggest year for Darin was 1965, when 2,625 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darin is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Darin a male name?
Yes, 98.9% of people registered as Darin 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.