Darran
Darran is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little dark one or oak tree.
Origin and history
Darran is a variant spelling of Darren, which derives from the Irish surname Mac Dara or Ó Dubhcharáin. It gained moderate usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a rare alternative spelling for parents seeking a traditional Gaelic sound.
Popularity in the United States
778 babies in the United States have been named Darran since 1880. It ranks #3898 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.6 %)
- TX (28.6 %)
- CA (14.3 %)
- GA (14.3 %)
- MI (14.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 26 |
| 1960-1970 | 300 |
| 1970-1980 | 162 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 95 |
| 2000-2010 | 65 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Darran
- Darran Kempson: Footballer
Fun facts
- Darran is a phonetic variant of the more common Darren, which peaked in popularity in the US during the 1960s.