Darian
Boy name · #927 in 2025 · Uniqueness 64/100
Darian ranks #927 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 254 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #788, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 7,087 boys born in 2025 was named Darian.
The 86-year story
Darian first appears in the Social Security records in 1939, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 674 boys were named Darian — good for #358 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Darian per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Darian in class?
Darian scores 64 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Darian is most common
Geography matters for names, and Darian is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Darians were TX (57), CA (36), FL (24), NJ (9), GA (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Darian
Statistically, parents drawn to Darian tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kristian, Duncan, Derian, Dorian, and Darien.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Darian | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 254 | #927 |
| 2024 | 264 | #896 |
| 2023 | 209 | #1044 |
| 2022 | 231 | #975 |
| 2021 | 227 | #977 |
| 2020 | 273 | #833 |
| 2019 | 230 | #939 |
| 2018 | 266 | #837 |
| 2017 | 274 | #820 |
| 2016 | 266 | #845 |
| 2015 | 296 | #788 |
| 2014 | 288 | #795 |
| 2013 | 290 | #774 |
| 2012 | 314 | #738 |
| 2011 | 333 | #695 |
| 2010 | 380 | #636 |
| 2009 | 369 | #663 |
| 2008 | 414 | #606 |
| 2007 | 445 | #577 |
| 2006 | 412 | #597 |
| 2005 | 373 | #604 |
| 2004 | 421 | #547 |
| 2003 | 448 | #523 |
| 2002 | 487 | #478 |
| 2001 | 561 | #433 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Darian a popular boy name?
Darian ranked #927 among boys in 2025 with 254 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #788.
When was the name Darian most popular?
Darian peaked in 1994, when 674 American boys received the name (ranked #358 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Darian?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 7,087 newborn American boys was named Darian. It scores 64/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.