Darrin
Darrin is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Great, wealthy, or derived from the oak tree.
Origin and history
Darrin is a variant of Darren, which likely derives from an Irish surname related to the Gaelic word for oak tree, or possibly from the Greek name Darius meaning wealthy. The name gained widespread popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, influenced in part by pop culture. Though less common today, it remains a familiar traditional masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
29,615 babies in the United States have been named Darrin since 1880. It ranks #682 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1711.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.1 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 206 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,609 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,934 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,510 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,901 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,536 |
| 2010-2019 | 693 |
| 2020-2029 | 216 |
Famous people named Darrin
- Darrin Bell: Cartoonist, Author
- Darrin Nelson: American football player
Nicknames
Dare
Fun facts
- The name experienced a surge in popularity during the 1960s, driven by the character Darrin Stephens on the hit TV sitcom Bewitched.
- Darrin emerged as a popular alternative spelling to Darren during the mid-20th century in the United States.