Darriona
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Name Census estimates that about 142 living Americans carry the first name Darriona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Darriona today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darriona births was 2003 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darriona. 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
142
~ 1 in 2,413,763 Americans
Peak year
2003
14 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2017 SSA rank
#16,477
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Darriona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darriona from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 78 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Darriona remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darriona 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 Darriona 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 Darriona
The name Darriona is believed to have originated from the Latin language, with roots tracing back to ancient Roman times. It is a feminine form derived from the masculine name Darius, which means "possessor of wealth" or "rich one" in Persian. The addition of the feminine suffix "-a" transforms it into a name suitable for women.
During the Roman era, the name Darius was commonly used by individuals of Persian descent or those with ties to the Persian Empire. As the Roman Empire expanded and absorbed various cultures, the name likely gained popularity and underwent modifications to fit different linguistic traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darriona can be found in medieval records from the 12th century, where it was used by noble families in parts of Italy and France. In these regions, the name was often spelled as "Darriona" or variants such as "Darrionne" or "Darrionna."
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Darriona. One example is Darriona di Montefeltro (1290-1359), a noblewoman from the Marche region of Italy who was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in local politics.
Another prominent figure was Darriona de Valois (1384-1438), a French princess and duchess who played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. She was renowned for her military leadership and strategic acumen.
In the 16th century, Darriona Spinola (1508-1575) was an Italian poet and scholar from Genoa, renowned for her contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of the Renaissance era.
During the 17th century, Darriona de la Gardie (1615-1688) was a Swedish countess and influential political figure who served as a close advisor to Queen Christina of Sweden.
More recently, Darriona Reneau (1882-1964) was an American writer and activist from Louisiana, known for her advocacy for civil rights and her literary works that explored the experiences of African Americans in the South.
While the name Darriona has its roots in ancient cultures, it has endured through the centuries and continues to be used in various parts of the world today, carrying with it a rich historical legacy and cultural significance.
People
Darriona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darriona 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
Darriona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darriona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 142 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darriona 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 2,413,763 US residents.
Is Darriona a common name?
We classify Darriona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 144 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darriona most popular?
The single biggest year for Darriona was 2003, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darriona 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 Darriona in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darriona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darriona 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 Darriona still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darriona 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 Darriona 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 Darriona as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.