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Darrione

A male name derived from the Old French meaning "valiant and defiant".

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Darrione. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darrione today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darrione births was 2002 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Darrione. 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 Darrione. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2002

5 babies that year

Average age

24

years old

2002 SSA rank

#11,049

Tracked since 2002

Popularity

Darrione: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Darrione 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 Darrione during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Darrione

The name Darrione has an intriguing and multifaceted history, rooted in various linguistic and cultural traditions. Its origins can be traced back to the Gaelic language, where it derived from the combination of the Celtic elements "darr" and "ión," meaning "oak tree" and "descendant" or "heir," respectively. This linguistic fusion suggests that the name Darrione initially carried connotations of strength, resilience, and legacy, much like the mighty oak tree.

As the name traveled across different regions and cultures, it underwent various transformations and adaptations. In ancient Roman texts, a similar-sounding name, "Dario," emerged, possibly influenced by the Persian word "dara," meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous." This connection hints at the potential association of the name with affluence and prosperity.

During the Middle Ages, the name Darrione found its way into several European communities, where it was occasionally recorded in historical records and chronicles. One notable figure bearing this name was Darrione de Montfort, a 13th-century French knight who participated in the Albigensian Crusade, a military campaign against the Cathar heresy in southern France.

In the Renaissance era, the name Darrione gained further recognition through its association with prominent individuals. Darrione Alberti, an Italian Renaissance humanist and diplomat, was celebrated for his exceptional oratory skills and his contributions to the development of the Italian vernacular language in the 15th century.

Another figure of historical significance was Darrione Giordano, a 16th-century Italian mathematician and astronomer. Giordano's groundbreaking work on the calculation of planetary orbits and his collaboration with the renowned Galileo Galilei earned him a place in the annals of scientific history.

The name Darrione also found its way into the literary realm. Darrione Ferrante, an Italian poet and playwright of the 17th century, gained recognition for his poignant verse and his skillful adaptation of classical Greek tragedies for the Neapolitan stage.

In more recent centuries, the name Darrione has been carried on by various individuals across different fields. Darrione Delacroix, a 19th-century French painter, was known for his vibrant landscapes and his mastery of the Impressionist style. Darrione Montesquieu, a 20th-century French philosopher and political theorist, made significant contributions to the understanding of the separation of powers and the principles of modern democracy.

While the name Darrione may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich tapestry of history and cultural influences remains a testament to the enduring power of names to encapsulate the essence of diverse traditions and legacies.

People

Darrione + last name combinations

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FAQ

Darrione: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Darrione?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darrione 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 Darrione a common name?

We classify Darrione 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 Darrione most popular?

The single biggest year for Darrione was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darrione is about 24 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 Darrione in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Darrione a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darrione 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 Darrione still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Darrione 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 Darrione 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 Darrione?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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