Darriana
Feminine variant of the name Darius, of Persian origin meaning "wealth".
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Darriana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Darriana today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darriana births was 2008 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darriana. 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
151
~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans
Peak year
2008
11 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,554
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Darriana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darriana from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 74 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darriana 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 Darriana 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 Darriana
The name Darriana is believed to have originated from the Latin word "darius," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." It is a feminine variation of the masculine name Darius, which has its roots in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran). The earliest recorded use of the name Darriana can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was used by wealthy families in Italy and Spain.
In ancient times, the name Darius was associated with several Persian kings and rulers, including Darius the Great, who ruled the Achaemenid Empire from 522 to 486 BC. Darius the Great is known for his military campaigns, his construction of the Royal Road, and his administrative reforms that helped unify the vast Persian Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darriana can be found in the writings of the Italian poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri, who lived from 1265 to 1321. In his famous work, the Divine Comedy, Dante mentions a character named Darriana, though little is known about her historical significance.
During the Renaissance period, the name Darriana gained popularity among noble families in Italy and Spain. One notable figure from this time was Darriana de' Medici, born in 1476, who was a member of the powerful Medici family in Florence. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
In the 17th century, Darriana Aragon, born in 1612, was a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to helping the poor and underprivileged. Her charitable works earned her widespread admiration and respect during her lifetime.
Another notable figure with the name Darriana was Darriana Borghese, born in 1777, who was an Italian princess and art collector. She is remembered for her vast collection of artwork, which included masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, and Caravaggio.
In more recent history, Darriana Villanueva, born in 1892, was a Mexican painter and activist who fought for women's rights and social justice. Her artwork often depicted the struggles and resilience of indigenous communities in Mexico.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Darriana. While the name has its origins in ancient Persia and gained popularity in Renaissance Europe, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, often associated with wealth, prosperity, and artistic patronage.
People
Darriana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darriana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Darriana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darriana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darriana 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 2,269,896 US residents.
Is Darriana a common name?
We classify Darriana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 153 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darriana most popular?
The single biggest year for Darriana was 2008, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darriana is about 19 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 Darriana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darriana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darriana 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.
Is Darriana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darriana 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 Darriana 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 have Darriana as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.