Darwyn
Darwyn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dear friend.
Origin and history
Darwyn is a variant spelling of Darwin, derived from Old English surname elements meaning 'dear friend'. It has maintained steady but rare usage in the United States as an alternative spelling. Its connection to the surname and evolutionary scientist Charles Darwin gives it a subtle intellectual association.
Popularity in the United States
736 babies in the United States have been named Darwyn since 1880. It ranks #3940 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.8 %)
- TX (22 %)
- PA (14.6 %)
- MN (12.2 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 16 |
| 1930-1940 | 142 |
| 1940-1950 | 88 |
| 1950-1960 | 116 |
| 1960-1970 | 138 |
| 1970-1980 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 43 |
| 2000-2010 | 36 |
| 2010-2019 | 77 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Nicknames
Dar
Fun facts
- Darwyn is an alternative phonetic spelling of Darwin, substituting a 'y' to create a unique modern look.
- The original surname Darwin stems from the Old English elements 'dēore' (dear) and 'wine' (friend).