Darro
Short, sturdy oak; Basque origin, meaning "oak valley".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Darro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darro today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darro births was 1962 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darro. 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
- • The typical person named Darro is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Darros were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Darro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1962
5 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1962 SSA rank
#4,180
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Darro: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Darro 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 Darro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Darro
The name Darro is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, deriving its roots from the word "darr," which translates to "flowing" or "streaming." This suggests that the name may have been associated with bodies of water, such as rivers or streams, in the regions where Arabic was spoken.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darro can be found in the historical context of medieval Spain, specifically in the city of Granada. The Darro River, a tributary of the Genil River, played a significant role in the city's history and was a prominent feature during the Nasrid Dynasty's rule in the 13th to 15th centuries.
In the realm of literature, the name Darro has been mentioned in various poetic works, particularly those written by Spanish authors who drew inspiration from the beauty and cultural significance of Granada. The renowned poet Federico García Lorca, born in 1898 and tragically killed in 1936, incorporated the name Darro in his poetry, celebrating the rich heritage of his native city.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Darro, one can mention Darro Shalabi, a 12th-century Arabic philosopher and mathematician from Andalusia, Spain. His contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were highly regarded during his time.
Another prominent individual with the name Darro was Darro Al-Qurtubi, a 10th-century scholar from Cordoba, Spain, who made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.
In the realm of literature, Darro Gómez was a 19th-century Spanish novelist and playwright, known for his works that explored the themes of love, honor, and social commentary.
Darro Karimi, an Afghan writer and journalist born in 1953, has gained recognition for his novels and short stories that shed light on the complexities of life in Afghanistan during times of conflict and social upheaval.
Lastly, Darro Cushing, an American artist and sculptor from the early 20th century, made a significant impact on the art world with his innovative use of materials and his unique style, which blended elements of modernism and traditional techniques.
People
Darro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darro 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
Darro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darro 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Darro a common name?
We classify Darro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% 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 Darro most popular?
The single biggest year for Darro was 1962, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darro is about 67 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 Darro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darro 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 Darro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darro 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 Darro 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 Americans are named Darro?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.