Darrin

Darrin 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 34 boys in the United States.

Darrin at a glance

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

About the name Darrin

Darrin 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, Darrin first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #102 in 1965, and in 2024 34 babies received the name — 29,581 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Darrin in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#102 in 1965
Peak year
1965
Babies named Darrin in 2024
34
Total since 1880
29,581

Darrin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2337 in 1997
Babies named Darrin in 2021
3
Total since 1996
18

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darrin mean?

The meaning of Darrin 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 Darrin a boy or girl name?

Darrin is a boy name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Darrin?

Darrin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Darrin?

Darrin first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #102 in 1965, and 34 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].