Darian
Darian is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Possessing goodness, or derived as a modern variant of Darius/Darren.
Origin and history
Darian is a modern name popularized in late 20th-century America. It is often considered a variant blend of Darren or Darius, or a masculine adaptation of Daria. It maintains a steady presence in contemporary U.S. name charts.
Popularity in the United States
17,041 babies in the United States have been named Darian since 1880. It ranks #903 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #871.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.9 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- NC (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 21 |
| 1960-1970 | 487 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,623 |
| 1980-1990 | 925 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,048 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,529 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,937 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,458 |
Famous people named Darian
- Darian Stewart: American football player
- Darian Durant: Canadian football player
Nicknames
Dare
Fun facts
- Darian gained noticeable popularity in the United States during the 1990s as modern rhythmic names surged.
- While often used as a standalone modern name, it shares linguistic links with the ancient Persian name Darius.