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Darwuin

A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Darwin.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Darwuin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darwuin today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darwuin births was 2007 (5 babies).

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

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2007

5 babies that year

Average age

19

years old

2007 SSA rank

#12,772

Tracked since 2007

Popularity

Darwuin: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Darwuin 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 Darwuin 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 Darwuin

The name Darwuin has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages that emerged in the region of Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "dar" meaning "to endure" and "wuin" meaning "wisdom" or "knowledge." The combination of these two words suggests that the name Darwuin may have been initially associated with qualities such as perseverance, endurance, and the pursuit of knowledge.

While there is limited evidence of the name's usage in ancient Sumerian texts or inscriptions, some scholars suggest that it may have been a name bestowed upon individuals who were revered for their wisdom or those who demonstrated exceptional resilience in the face of adversity. However, the precise origins and early history of the name remain shrouded in mystery due to the scarcity of surviving records from that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darwuin can be traced back to the 12th century BCE, where it appears in cuneiform inscriptions found in the ancient city of Babylon. These inscriptions mention a man named Darwuin, who was a revered scholar and scribe during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar I. Unfortunately, little is known about this individual beyond his name and occupation, but his presence in these ancient records suggests that the name had gained some prominence in the region at that time.

In the following centuries, the name Darwuin surfaced sporadically in various historical records and texts. One notable figure was Darwuin al-Qahiri, a renowned Islamic philosopher and mathematician who lived in 9th century Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate. His contributions to the fields of logic and geometry were highly influential and earned him a place among the most esteemed scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.

Another individual of note was Darwuin of Antioch, a Christian monk and theologian who lived in the 5th century CE. He is best known for his writings on the nature of sin and redemption, which were widely studied and debated within the early Christian church.

Fast-forwarding to the 15th century, there was Darwuin Kemal, a renowned Ottoman poet and calligrapher who was celebrated for his mastery of the Arabic script and his contributions to the development of Ottoman literature.

While the name Darwuin may have fallen out of widespread usage in more recent times, its historical significance and connection to wisdom, endurance, and the pursuit of knowledge remain a part of its rich legacy.

People

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FAQ

Darwuin: questions and answers

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

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

We classify Darwuin 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 Darwuin most popular?

The single biggest year for Darwuin was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darwuin is about 19 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 Darwuin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Darwuin a male name?

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

Yes. The SSA still recorded Darwuin 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 Darwuin 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 Darwuin?

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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