Daron
Boy name · #3472 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Daron? In official American birth records, Daron has been tracked continuously since 1945, giving it 80 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 33 baby boys were named Daron, placing it at #3472 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2253, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 54,545 boys born in 2025 was named Daron.
Babies named Daron per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 80-year story
Daron first appears in the Social Security records in 1945, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1965, when 241 boys were named Daron — good for #493 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Daron against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Daron in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Daron is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Daron will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Daron is most common
State-level data for Daron 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 Daron
Statistically, parents drawn to Daron tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Theron, Byron, Daren, Darvin, and Darin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Daron | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3450 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4701 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4002 |
| 2022 | 27 | #3995 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3297 |
| 2020 | 48 | #2617 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2694 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3301 |
| 2017 | 54 | #2388 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2228 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2253 |
| 2014 | 55 | #2345 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2278 |
| 2012 | 79 | #1849 |
| 2011 | 89 | #1675 |
| 2010 | 97 | #1612 |
| 2009 | 108 | #1529 |
| 2008 | 121 | #1399 |
| 2007 | 137 | #1277 |
| 2006 | 108 | #1438 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1411 |
| 2004 | 122 | #1235 |
| 2003 | 102 | #1341 |
| 2002 | 148 | #1033 |
| 2001 | 117 | #1171 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Daron?
In official American birth records, the name Daron first appeared in 1945 (over 80 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 80 years.
Is Daron a popular boy name?
Daron ranked #3472 among boys in 2025 with 33 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2253.
When was the name Daron most popular?
Daron peaked in 1965, when 241 American boys received the name (ranked #493 that year). Since 1965 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Daron?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 54,545 newborn American boys was named Daron. 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.