Darvens
A given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Darvens. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darvens today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darvens births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darvens. 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 Darvens. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,488
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Darvens: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Darvens 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 Darvens during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Darvens
The name Darvens is an Old Persian name that originated in ancient Persia, now known as Iran, during the Achaemenid Empire period around 550-330 BC. It is derived from the Old Persian word "darvan," which means "noble" or "virtuous." The name was likely given to children born into noble or aristocratic families, reflecting the aspirations and hopes of their parents.
One of the earliest known references to the name Darvens can be found in the Behistun Inscription, a multilingual inscription carved on a rock face in western Iran during the reign of King Darius the Great (550-486 BC). The inscription mentions a noble Persian named Darvens who served as a military commander under the king.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Darvens appears in the epic poem Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century AD. The poem includes a character named Darvens, who is portrayed as a brave and noble warrior.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Darvens. One of the earliest recorded examples is Darvens I (born c. 320 BC), a Persian nobleman and military leader who served under the Seleucid Empire during the Hellenistic period.
Another prominent figure was Darvens II (c. 150 BC - 120 BC), a Persian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of ethics and moral philosophy during the Parthian Empire.
In the medieval period, Darvens III (c. 980 - 1040 AD) was a Persian poet and mystic who wrote extensively on Sufism and the spiritual path. His works were widely influential in the Persian-speaking world.
During the Safavid Dynasty in Persia (1501-1736), Darvens IV (1550 - 1620) was a renowned architect who designed several iconic mosques and palaces, including the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan.
In more recent times, Darvens V (1875 - 1945) was a Persian diplomat and statesman who played a crucial role in negotiating the Anglo-Persian Agreement of 1919, which recognized Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
While the name Darvens is not as common today as it once was in ancient Persia, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage and history of the region, carrying with it the connotations of nobility, virtue, and excellence.
People
Darvens + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Darvens: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darvens?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darvens 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 Darvens a common name?
We classify Darvens 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 Darvens most popular?
The single biggest year for Darvens was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darvens is about 12 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 Darvens in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darvens a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darvens 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 Darvens still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darvens 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 Darvens 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 common is the name Darvens?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Darvens on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.