Darrien
Darrien is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Possessing goodness, rich, or holding firm.
Origin and history
Darrien is a modern variant spelling of Darren or Darius, likely derived from the Persian name Dārayavahuš meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'holding firm'. It gained moderate usage in the late 20th century as a contemporary alternative to Darren. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare male name.
Popularity in the United States
3,275 babies in the United States have been named Darrien since 1880. It ranks #2243 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1788.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.6 %)
- TX (13 %)
- FL (12.1 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
- GA (7.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 148 |
| 1970-1980 | 121 |
| 1980-1990 | 243 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,123 |
| 2000-2010 | 988 |
| 2010-2019 | 513 |
| 2020-2029 | 139 |
Nicknames
Dare, Darry
Fun facts
- Darrien represents a modern phonetic variation linked to both Darren and the ancient Persian royal name Darius.
- The spelling Darrien saw its highest popularity in the United States during the 1990s alongside similar stylized names.