Darion
Boy name · #3050 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Darion? In official American birth records, Darion has been tracked continuously since 1957, giving it 68 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 40 baby boys were named Darion, placing it at #3050 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2019, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 45,000 boys born in 2025 was named Darion.
The 68-year story
Darion first appears in the Social Security records in 1957, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 373 boys were named Darion — good for #524 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 Darion per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Darion against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Darion in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Darion is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Darion will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Darion is most common
State-level data for Darion is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Darion
Statistically, parents drawn to Darion tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Damion, Keion, Deion, Davon, and Travon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Darion | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3036 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2715 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2805 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2919 |
| 2021 | 70 | #2079 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2094 |
| 2019 | 54 | #2464 |
| 2018 | 77 | #1920 |
| 2017 | 76 | #1897 |
| 2016 | 87 | #1763 |
| 2015 | 71 | #2019 |
| 2014 | 75 | #1920 |
| 2013 | 111 | #1475 |
| 2012 | 114 | #1448 |
| 2011 | 143 | #1219 |
| 2010 | 143 | #1232 |
| 2009 | 180 | #1051 |
| 2008 | 233 | #894 |
| 2007 | 266 | #804 |
| 2006 | 229 | #870 |
| 2005 | 185 | #945 |
| 2004 | 204 | #862 |
| 2003 | 232 | #762 |
| 2002 | 249 | #711 |
| 2001 | 287 | #651 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Darion?
In official American birth records, the name Darion first appeared in 1957 (over 68 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 68 years.
Is Darion a popular boy name?
Darion ranked #3050 among boys in 2025 with 40 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2019.
When was the name Darion most popular?
Darion peaked in 1994, when 373 American boys received the name (ranked #524 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Darion?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 45,000 newborn American boys was named Darion. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.