Darsh
Boy name · #3292 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Darsh? In official American birth records, Darsh has been tracked continuously since 1998, giving it 27 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 36 baby boys were named Darsh, placing it at #3292 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2212, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 50,000 boys born in 2025 was named Darsh.
Babies named Darsh per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 27-year story
Darsh first appears in the Social Security records in 1998, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 64 boys were named Darsh — good for #2090 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Darsh against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Darsh in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Darsh is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Darsh will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Darsh is most common
State-level data for Darsh 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 Darsh
Statistically, parents drawn to Darsh tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Arsh, Daksh, Hersh, Vansh, and Dutch.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Darsh | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3240 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2715 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2895 |
| 2022 | 48 | #2717 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2321 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2505 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2582 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2546 |
| 2017 | 54 | #2388 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2228 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2212 |
| 2014 | 52 | #2429 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2090 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2132 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2547 |
| 2010 | 52 | #2402 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3721 |
| 2008 | 42 | #2828 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3591 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4001 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5278 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4793 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8643 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7055 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7416 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Darsh?
In official American birth records, the name Darsh first appeared in 1998 (over 27 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 27 years.
Is Darsh a popular boy name?
Darsh ranked #3292 among boys in 2025 with 36 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2212.
When was the name Darsh most popular?
Darsh peaked in 2013, when 64 American boys received the name (ranked #2090 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Darsh?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 50,000 newborn American boys was named Darsh. 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.