Total births
778
Boys' name · since 1958
Darran
Darran has 778 recorded births since 1958 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1965 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 778
- total births
- 1958–2021
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Darran sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 778 recorded since 1958.
Social Security Administration records show Darran recorded 778 times among boys since 1958, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2021.
- 778 total births
- 1958–2021 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
778 boys have been named Darran since 1958, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2021.
- 778
- total births
- 1958–2021
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Darran was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
54 babies were named Darran in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Darran's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darran's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1965 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darran at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Darran popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2021
- Peak year (1965)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Darran by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Darran's strongest decade.
300 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Darran births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 26
1950s
26 births
- 1960s
1960s
300 births
- 1970s
1970s
162 births
- 1980s 109
1980s
109 births
- 1990s 95
1990s
95 births
- 2000s 65
2000s
65 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 300 births (39% of all-time use).
How Darran 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 Darran's total volume
Darran vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Darran by state
Where Darran concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Darran's total US births 1.3%
Even split
10 of 778 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darran? ▼
Darran has been given to 778 babies in the U.S. since 1958, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 54 babies were born in 1965, its single highest year.
When was Darran most popular? ▼
Darran was most popular in the 1960s decade with 300 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Darran most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darran are New York (10 births), Texas (10 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Darran been used? ▼
Records for Darran go back to 1958, giving 64 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Darran? ▼
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 Darran's data
- Darran's decade-level peak was the 1960s (300 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Darrans (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Darran
Nearby Names Like Darran
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darran
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Darryl Boy
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Daryl Boy
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Darius Boy
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Compare Darran side by side: Darran vs Darrell Darran vs Darren Darran vs Darryl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1958–2021 (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. "Darran: Baby Name Since 1958 - 778 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darran. 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 Darran 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 July 2026.