Darien

Darien is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 163 babies in the United States.

Darien at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Darien

Darien belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Darien first appears in Social Security records in 1937 and has been given to 12,700 babies since 1880, including 163 in 2024.

Darien in US records

First recorded (US)
1937
Babies named Darien in 2024
163
Total since 1880
12,700

Darien in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Darien in 2023
4
Total since 1996
140

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darien mean?

The meaning of Darien is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Darien a boy or girl name?

Darien is a unisex name. In 2024, 163 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Darien?

Darien comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Darien?

Darien is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1937 and has been given to 12,700 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].