Darin

Darin is a boy's 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 32 boys in the United States.

Darin at a glance

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

About the name Darin

Darin 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, Darin first appears in Social Security records in 1948. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #123 in 1965, and in 2024 32 babies received the name — 32,517 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Darin in US records

First recorded (US)
1948
Best US rank
#123 in 1965
Peak year
1965
Babies named Darin in 2024
32
Total since 1880
32,517

Darin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#848 in 2009
Babies named Darin in 2025
6
Total since 1996
266

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darin mean?

The meaning of Darin 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 Darin a boy or girl name?

Darin is a boy name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Darin?

Darin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Darin?

Darin first appears in US records in 1948. Its best-ever ranking was #123 in 1965, and 32 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].