Darvin
Darvin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dear friend or beloved companion.
Origin and history
Darvin is a masculine name of Old English origin, historically derived as a variant of Darwin or from the surname Dearman. It means 'dear friend' or 'beloved companion'. In the United States, it has remained a rare but steady choice throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Popularity in the United States
3,708 babies in the United States have been named Darvin since 1880. It ranks #2096 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1761.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.6 %)
- PA (13.3 %)
- KY (10.9 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 54 |
| 1920-1930 | 221 |
| 1930-1940 | 413 |
| 1940-1950 | 391 |
| 1950-1960 | 472 |
| 1960-1970 | 538 |
| 1970-1980 | 285 |
| 1980-1990 | 277 |
| 1990-2000 | 297 |
| 2000-2010 | 310 |
| 2010-2019 | 284 |
| 2020-2029 | 166 |
Famous people named Darvin
- Darvin Ham: Basketball Coach, Basketball Player
- Darvin Adams: Football Player
Nicknames
Darv
Fun facts
- Darvin developed alongside Darwin, stemming from Old English roots denoting a cherished friend.
- Though never entering the top 100 U.S. names, Darvin has been registered consistently in official birth data for over a century.