Darin
Darin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Meaning uncertain; widely interpreted as 'oak tree', 'great', or a variant of Darren.
Origin and history
Darin is a masculine given name of English origin, often considered a variant of Darren, which derives from a Gaelic surname meaning 'oak tree' or 'great'. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. While its usage has declined in recent years, it remains a recognized classic American name.
Popularity in the United States
32,546 babies in the United States have been named Darin since 1880. It ranks #649 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1709.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.2 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 184 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,745 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,082 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,125 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,645 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,799 |
| 2010-2019 | 743 |
| 2020-2029 | 218 |
Famous people named Darin
- Darin Erstad: Baseball Player, Coach
- Darin Strauss: Author, Novelist
- Darin DePaul: Voice Actor, Actor
Fun facts
- Darin emerged in the mid-20th century primarily as a phonetic spelling variant of Darren.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.