Daron
Daron is a boy's name of Armenian origin.
Meaning
Pertaining to the ancient Armenian region of Taron; often associated with 'great' or 'gift'.
Origin and history
Daron is a masculine given name with roots in Armenian history, referring to an ancient region of historical Armenia. It is also frequently used in modern English-speaking countries as a variant spelling of Darren. In the United States, it has been moderately used since the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
7,652 babies in the United States have been named Daron since 1880. It ranks #1389 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1736.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.7 %)
- TX (11.6 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
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 | 30 |
| 1950-1960 | 191 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,448 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,325 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,265 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,374 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,198 |
| 2010-2019 | 630 |
| 2020-2029 | 191 |
Famous people named Daron
- Daron Malakian: Musician, Songwriter
- Daron Nefcy: Animator, Producer
Fun facts
- Daron corresponds to Taron, an important province in historical Armenia.
- In Western countries, it often functions as a phonetic variation of the popular name Darren.