Darionne
A feminine name of African origin meaning "gift".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Darionne. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darionne today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darionne births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darionne. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Darionne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,933
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Darionne: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Darionne 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 Darionne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Darionne
The name Darionne is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, with roots tracing back to ancient Persia, which encompassed parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. The name is thought to be derived from the Persian word "dar," meaning "gate" or "door," and the suffix "-ionne," which may have been added for emphasis or to create a more melodic sound.
In ancient Persian culture, gates and doors held significant symbolic meanings, often representing the passage between different realms or stages of life. As such, the name Darionne may have been bestowed upon individuals with the hope that they would embody the qualities of strength, protection, and transition.
While no specific historical references to the name Darionne have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Persian roots suggest that it may have been used in the region during the reign of the Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BCE) or the subsequent Sassanid Empire (224-651 CE).
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Darionne was a Persian poet and scholar who lived during the 9th century CE. Although little is known about his life, his works are said to have influenced the development of Persian literature and philosophy during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable figure bearing the name Darionne was a 13th-century Persian architect and engineer. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several impressive mosques and palaces in the cities of Isfahan and Shiraz, which are still standing today and are considered architectural masterpieces.
In the 16th century, a Persian military commander named Darionne played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Safavid Empire under the reign of Shah Ismail I. His strategic leadership and valor in battles against rival empires earned him a place in the annals of Persian history.
Another individual of note was Darionne al-Bukhari, a 17th-century Persian scholar and theologian. He is renowned for his extensive writings on Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the interpretation of the Quran, which were widely studied and respected throughout the Islamic world.
Finally, in the 19th century, a Persian nobleman named Darionne Khan was instrumental in the modernization efforts of the Qajar dynasty. He advocated for reforms in education, infrastructure, and governance, and his progressive ideas paved the way for the eventual Constitutional Revolution in Iran.
People
Darionne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darionne 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
Darionne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darionne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darionne 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Darionne a common name?
We classify Darionne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darionne most popular?
The single biggest year for Darionne was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darionne is about 25 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 Darionne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darionne a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darionne 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.
Is Darionne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darionne 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 Darionne 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 are named Darionne?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.