Total births
28
Unisex name · since 1992
Darrein
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 28 babies named Darrein, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1992–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
Darrein is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 28 have been recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darrein has been recorded 28 times among boys since 1992, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2003.
- 28 total births
- 1992–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 79% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
28 boys have been named Darrein since 1992, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 28
- total births
- 1992–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
79% of everyone ever named Darrein was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
7 babies were named Darrein in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Darrein's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darrein's full recorded timeline at 1994, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darrein at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Darrein popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2003
- Peak year (1992)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Darrein popularity over time - girls
7 total births recorded since 1994 (Darrein as girls' name)
Darrein by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darrein's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 79% of all-time use.
Darrein births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 22 births (79% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darrein? ▼
28 babies have been named Darrein since 1992. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 1992 with 7 births.
When was Darrein most popular? ▼
Darrein was most popular in the 1990s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Is Darrein a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Darrein is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 28 births, and as a girl's name it has 7 births.
How long has the name Darrein been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darrein since 1992 -- 12 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Darrein? ▼
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 Darrein's data
- Darrein's decade-level peak was the 1990s (22 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Darrein
Nearby Names Like Darrein
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darrein
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 Darrein side by side: Darrein vs Darrell Darrein vs Darren Darrein vs Darryl
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1992–2003 (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. "Darrein: Baby Name Since 1992 - 28 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darrein. 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 Darrein 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.