Daryn
Daryn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Great, or from the oak tree.
Origin and history
Daryn is a modern variant of Darren, which is believed to derive from an Irish surname related to the word for oak tree or great. Although historically more popular in the late 20th century, it remains a rare choice in the United States today. It offers a contemporary, phonetic alternative spelling to traditional names like Darren or Daren.
Popularity in the United States
2,414 babies in the United States have been named Daryn since 1880. It ranks #2642 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1880.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.8 %)
- TX (18.9 %)
- NY (6 %)
- IA (3.7 %)
- WA (3.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 459 |
| 1970-1980 | 422 |
| 1980-1990 | 349 |
| 1990-2000 | 457 |
| 2000-2010 | 407 |
| 2010-2019 | 258 |
| 2020-2029 | 47 |
Famous people named Daryn
- Daryn Kagan: Journalist, News Anchor
Fun facts
- Daryn emerged as a modern phonetic variation of Darren, a name that saw peak popularity in the U.S. during the mid to late 20th century.