Darrow
Darrow is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Oak tree or dweller by the oaks.
Origin and history
Darrow is an English surname-turned-first name originally derived from a place name meaning 'oak tree' or 'oak settlement.' While historically rare as a given name in the United States, it has seen steady, modest usage in recent years. It is widely recognized in American history through attorney Clarence Darrow.
Popularity in the United States
851 babies in the United States have been named Darrow since 1880. It ranks #3826 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1814.
States where it is most popular
- NY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 62 |
| 1930-1940 | 59 |
| 1940-1950 | 80 |
| 1950-1960 | 152 |
| 1960-1970 | 162 |
| 1970-1980 | 80 |
| 1980-1990 | 55 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 39 |
| 2020-2029 | 113 |
Fun facts
- The name is closely associated with Clarence Darrow, one of the most famous defense attorneys in American legal history.
- Darrow gained modern popularity in fiction as the protagonist of Pierce Brown's best-selling Red Rising book series.