Darvin first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Darvin has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Darvin

A Persian name meaning "pearl" or "of precious value".

Popularity of Darvin by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Darvin is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 20 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Darvin.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024200
2023280
2022280
2021320
2020280
2019200
2018190
2017270
2016280
2015190
2014260
2013300
2012420
2011250
2010480
2009350
2008390
2007380
2006360
2005240
2004270
2003240
2002300
2001360
2000210
1999200
1998210
1997220
1996350
1995300
1994340
1993350
1992370
1991310
1990320
1989260
1988260
1987300
1986370
1985200
1984290
1983260
1982330
1981260
1980240
1979260
1978210
197780
1976250
1975180

The history of the first name Darvin

The name Darvin is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "darvan," which means "gatekeeper" or "doorkeeper." This name likely emerged during the ancient Persian era, which spanned from the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darvin can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the celebrated poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary work, there is a character named Darvin who is described as a brave and skilled warrior.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Darvin. One such figure was Darvin al-Khatib (1030-1094), a renowned Persian scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the fields of literature and linguistics during the Seljuk Empire era.

Another prominent individual with the name Darvin was Darvin Khan (1542-1577), a powerful military leader and ruler of the Mughal Empire in India. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Mughal power during the reign of Akbar the Great.

In the 19th century, Darvin Mikhailovich Stolypin (1818-1888) was a notable Russian statesman and politician who served as the Minister of Internal Affairs under Tsar Alexander II. He was instrumental in implementing various reforms and modernization efforts in the Russian Empire.

During the 20th century, Darvin Artur Chavushian (1902-1980) was a prominent Armenian composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the development of Armenian classical music. His compositions, including operas and symphonic works, are widely celebrated and performed to this day.

While the name Darvin has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has been adopted and used by various ethnic groups and communities throughout history, spanning regions such as the Middle East, Central Asia, and even parts of Europe and Russia.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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