Total births
735
Boys' name · since 2005
Darey
Darey has 735 recorded births since 2005 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3328
- among boys today
- 735
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
735 babies have been named Darey since 2005, making it today's #3328 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darey has been recorded 735 times among boys since 2005, currently ranked #3328 nationally and more common than 77% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #3328 among boys today
- 735 born since 2005
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Darey is currently the #3328 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 735 born since 2005, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3328
- among boys today
- 735
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Darey vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3328
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Darey was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
117 babies were named Darey in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Darey compares
735 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Darey's all-time total is 100% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darey | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 735 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 117 | 23 | 22,252 |
Darey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darey's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 117, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#3,328
Active since
2005
Darey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 117
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Darey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Darey's strongest decade.
337 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Darey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
233 births
- 2010s
2010s
337 births
- 2020s
2020s
165 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 337 births (46% of all-time use).
How Darey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Darey's total volume
Darey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Darey by state
Where Darey concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 159 | 21.6% |
| #2 | California | | 131 | 17.8% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 31 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Colorado | | 21 | 2.9% |
| #5 | New Mexico | | 18 | 2.4% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 8 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Nebraska | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Darey's total US births 21.6%
Even split
159 of 735 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darey? ▼
735 babies have been named Darey since 2005. It currently ranks #3328 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 117 births.
When was Darey most popular? ▼
Darey was most popular in the 2010s decade with 337 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Darey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darey are Texas (159 births), California (131 births), Arizona (31 births).
How long has the name Darey been used? ▼
Darey has been recorded in Social Security data since 2005, spanning 21 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Darey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darrell, Darren, Darryl, Daryl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Darey's data
- Darey's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (337 total births) through the 2020s (165) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Dareys (159 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Darey
Nearby Names Like Darey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darey
Darrell Boy
#1460 159,766 births
Darren Boy
#954 103,937 births
Darryl Boy
#1798 92,285 births
Daryl Boy
#2001 63,058 births
Darius Boy
#746 54,006 births
Compare Darey side by side: Darey vs Darrell Darey vs Darren Darey vs Darryl
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darey
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2005–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darey: #3328 Boys' Name - 735 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Darey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.