Darone
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant spelling of the French name Daron.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Darone. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darone today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darone births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darone. 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 Darone. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,392
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Darone: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Darone 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 Darone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Darone
The given name Darone is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the southern part of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "daru," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." The name is thought to have been used by the Sumerians as a way to express their belief in the concept of eternity and the enduring nature of life.
While the exact origins of the name Darone are shrouded in the mists of time, it is believed to have been in use during the height of the Sumerian civilization, which was renowned for its advanced writing system, astronomical knowledge, and architectural achievements, such as the construction of the ziggurat of Ur.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darone can be found in a clay tablet from the ancient city of Uruk, which dates back to approximately 2500 BCE. The tablet is a cuneiform inscription that lists the names of various individuals, including a man named "Darone, son of Lugal-ra."
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who have borne the name Darone. One of the most famous was Darone of Carthage (c. 400 BCE – 330 BCE), a renowned Punic military commander and strategist who played a pivotal role in the Carthaginian wars against the Roman Republic.
Another prominent figure was Darone the Wise (c. 200 CE – 280 CE), a Persian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the fields of ethics and metaphysics. His writings, particularly his treatise on the nature of the soul, were highly influential during the Sassanid era.
In the Middle Ages, there was Darone of Bruges (c. 1050 – 1120), a Flemish merchant and explorer who is credited with establishing trade routes between Europe and the Far East, paving the way for the later age of exploration.
During the Renaissance, Darone Fiore (1472 – 1559) was an Italian artist and architect who was renowned for his frescoes and his work on the Basilica of St. Peter's in Rome, where he collaborated with the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael.
In more recent times, Darone Eastwood (1920 – 2005) was a British author and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, belonging, and the human condition. His play "The Eternal Flame" was particularly acclaimed for its poetic language and deep philosophical insights.
People
Darone + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darone 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
Darone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darone 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 Darone a common name?
We classify Darone 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 Darone most popular?
The single biggest year for Darone was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darone is about 35 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 Darone in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darone a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darone 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 Darone still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darone 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 Darone 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 Darone?
Want to know how many Americans are named Darone? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.