Darris
Darris is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Of Arras (French place name) or rich and kingly (if linked to Darius).
Origin and history
Darris is an English name, likely derived as a variant of Darius or from a surname related to the French place name Arras. It has been used persistently but moderately in the United States over the past century. Today, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,991 babies in the United States have been named Darris since 1880. It ranks #2885 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1897.
States where it is most popular
- MO (24.2 %)
- NC (23.2 %)
- IL (14 %)
- MI (12.1 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 9 |
| 1920-1930 | 45 |
| 1930-1940 | 67 |
| 1940-1950 | 120 |
| 1950-1960 | 189 |
| 1960-1970 | 294 |
| 1970-1980 | 261 |
| 1980-1990 | 445 |
| 1990-2000 | 269 |
| 2000-2010 | 146 |
| 2010-2019 | 116 |
| 2020-2029 | 30 |
Famous people named Darris
- Darris McCord: American Football Player
Fun facts
- Darris likely originated as an English habitational surname denoting someone from the city of Arras in Northern France.
- In American usage, Darris occasionally developed as a simplified phonetic variant of the Persian name Darius.