Darrett
Small oak, of Old English origin.
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Darrett. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darrett today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darrett births was 1960 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darrett. 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 Darrett. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
1960
8 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1974 SSA rank
#5,389
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Darrett: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darrett from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 30 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
Darrett 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 Darrett during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Darrett
The given name Darrett is believed to have originated from the Old English language, which was spoken in parts of what is now England and southern Scotland during the early medieval period, around the 5th to 11th centuries. It is thought to be a variant spelling or diminutive form of the name Derrick, which itself derives from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people" or "powerful leader."
Darrett may also have some connections to the Old French name Derren or Darin, which was a variant of the name Darius, originally from the Persian language. Darius was a common name among ancient Persian kings and rulers, and it meant "wealthy" or "possessing good."
While there are no definitive historical references or records specifically mentioning the name Darrett, it is possible that it was used as a personal name in various regions of Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in areas where Old English or Old French were spoken.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Darrett was Darrett Dickinson, an English merchant and trader who lived in the 16th century. He was active in the cloth trade and is mentioned in several historical documents from the time.
Another notable figure with this name was Darrett Etheridge, an English philosopher and writer who lived in the 17th century. He authored several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy, and his work was influential during the Enlightenment period.
In the 18th century, Darrett Wyndham was a prominent British politician and Member of Parliament. He played a significant role in the debates surrounding the American Revolution and was known for his speeches advocating for colonial rights.
During the 19th century, Darrett Smithson was a renowned American naturalist and explorer. He led several expeditions to the western territories of the United States and made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in those regions.
Another important figure with the name Darrett was Darrett Fairchild, a British-born Australian activist and suffragette who campaigned for women's rights and political representation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
People
Darrett + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darrett 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
Darrett: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darrett?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darrett 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Darrett a common name?
We classify Darrett as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 35 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darrett most popular?
The single biggest year for Darrett was 1960, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darrett is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Darrett a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darrett 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.