Darien
Darien is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Possessor of good, or rich and kingly.
Origin and history
Darien is a modern English variation of the name Darius, which originates from the Old Persian name Dārayavahuš. It combines the elements meaning to possess or hold and good. In the United States, it gained steady popularity during the late 20th century as an appealing alternative to classic names like Darius and Darren.
Popularity in the United States
10,977 babies in the United States have been named Darien since 1880. It ranks #1137 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1191.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.5 %)
- NY (11.9 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 524 |
| 1970-1980 | 511 |
| 1980-1990 | 701 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,583 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,888 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,916 |
| 2020-2029 | 801 |
Famous people named Darien
- Darien Townsend: Swimmer, Olympic Gold Medalist
- Darien Sills-Evans: Actor, Comedian
Nicknames
Dare, Ren
Fun facts
- Darien derives from Darius, the name borne by several influential rulers of the ancient Achaemenid Empire of Persia.
- Darién is also the name of a famous province and national park in Panama, known for the Darién Gap.