Darian
Darian is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Possessor of good or rich, modern variant of Darius/Darren.
Origin and history
Darian is a modern given name often used as a variant of Darius or Darren, carrying the Persian root meaning possessor of good. While historically and predominantly masculine, it has also seen steady use as a feminine name in the United States since the late 20th century. It offers a contemporary, gender-neutral sound with a polished flow.
Popularity in the United States
6,256 babies in the United States have been named Darian since 1880. It ranks #2153 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2016.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.4 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- OH (6 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- IN (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 19 |
| 1950-1960 | 54 |
| 1960-1970 | 91 |
| 1970-1980 | 120 |
| 1980-1990 | 158 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,282 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,249 |
| 2010-2019 | 198 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Famous people named Darian
- Darian Durant: Gridiron football player
Nicknames
Dari, Dare, Rian
Fun facts
- While historically masculine due to its connection to Darius, Darian gained significant traction as a feminine name in the U.S. during the 1990s.
- The name ultimately traces back to the Old Persian name Dārayavahuš, famously borne by kings of the Achaemenid Empire.