Darron
Darron is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Great; or oak tree, derived from Gaelic roots.
Origin and history
Darron is a masculine name functioning primarily as a spelling variant of Darren. It is likely derived from an Irish surname related to the Gaelic word for oak tree, or from a localized placename. In the United States, it gained modest popularity in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
6,190 babies in the United States have been named Darron since 1880. It ranks #1527 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1829.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.6 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
- TN (7.1 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
- IL (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 | 48 |
| 1950-1960 | 171 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,938 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,172 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,016 |
| 1990-2000 | 855 |
| 2000-2010 | 567 |
| 2010-2019 | 325 |
| 2020-2029 | 98 |
Famous people named Darron
- Darron Gibson: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Darron Lee: American Football Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Darron developed as a modern spelling variation of the more common name Darren.
- The name experienced its highest period of popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.