Darshon
Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "sight" or "vision".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Darshon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darshon today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darshon births was 1994 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darshon. 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 Darshon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1994
7 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#7,117
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Darshon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Darshon 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 Darshon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Darshon
The name Darshon is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was predominant in ancient India around the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "darsana," which means "vision" or "sight." The name may have been given to individuals who were believed to have a keen sense of perception or insight.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darshon can be found in the ancient Indian text, the Mahabharata, which is an epic poem dating back to the 8th century BCE. In this text, there is a character named Darshon, who was a wise sage known for his philosophical teachings and insights.
During the medieval period in India, the name Darshon was associated with scholars and philosophers who studied the teachings of various Hindu and Buddhist traditions. It was believed that those who bore this name were destined to be seekers of knowledge and wisdom.
In the 12th century, there was a renowned Indian philosopher and poet named Darshon Acharya, who was known for his contributions to the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. He was born in the year 1101 CE and is remembered for his influential works on the nature of reality and consciousness.
Another notable figure who bore the name Darshon was a 16th-century Indian saint and mystic named Darshon Das. He was born in 1544 CE and is revered in the Sikh tradition for his devotional poetry and spiritual teachings.
In the 18th century, there was a famous Indian painter named Darshon Singh, who was born in 1765 CE. He was renowned for his intricate and vibrant depictions of religious and mythological scenes, and his works are considered treasures of Indian art.
While the name Darshon has its roots in ancient India, it has also been adopted by various cultures and communities around the world. However, its historical significance and association with wisdom, perception, and spiritual enlightenment can be traced back to its Sanskrit origins and the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Darshon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darshon 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
Darshon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darshon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darshon 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Darshon a common name?
We classify Darshon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darshon most popular?
The single biggest year for Darshon was 1994, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darshon is about 31 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 Darshon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darshon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darshon 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 Darshon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darshon 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 Darshon 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 share the name Darshon?
You can see how many Americans are named Darshon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.