Darrin
Boy name · #3395 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Darrin? In official American birth records, Darrin has been tracked continuously since 1947, giving it 78 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 34 baby boys were named Darrin, placing it at #3395 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2300, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 52,941 boys born in 2025 was named Darrin.
Babies named Darrin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 78-year story
Darrin first appears in the Social Security records in 1947, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1965, when 3,255 boys were named Darrin — good for #102 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 Darrin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Darrin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Darrin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Darrin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Darrin is most common
State-level data for Darrin 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 Darrin
Statistically, parents drawn to Darrin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Darin, Daren, Darvin, Darren, and Daron.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Darrin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3379 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3394 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4112 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3216 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2775 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2925 |
| 2019 | 46 | #2736 |
| 2018 | 62 | #2210 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2109 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2228 |
| 2015 | 57 | #2300 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2098 |
| 2013 | 80 | #1794 |
| 2012 | 76 | #1891 |
| 2011 | 84 | #1738 |
| 2010 | 97 | #1612 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1472 |
| 2008 | 125 | #1361 |
| 2007 | 125 | #1341 |
| 2006 | 133 | #1255 |
| 2005 | 166 | #1018 |
| 2004 | 169 | #985 |
| 2003 | 177 | #926 |
| 2002 | 170 | #945 |
| 2001 | 175 | #897 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Darrin?
In official American birth records, the name Darrin first appeared in 1947 (over 78 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 78 years.
Is Darrin a popular boy name?
Darrin ranked #3395 among boys in 2025 with 34 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2300.
When was the name Darrin most popular?
Darrin peaked in 1965, when 3,255 American boys received the name (ranked #102 that year). Since 1965 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Darrin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 52,941 newborn American boys was named Darrin. 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.