Total births
3,452
Unisex name · since 1960
Darrian
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 3,452 babies named Darrian, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4933
- among boys today
- 3,452
- born since 1960
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
3,452 babies have been named Darrian since 1960, making it today's #4933 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Darrian recorded 3,452 times among boys since 1960, holding rank #4933 nationally today, ahead of 65% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2025.
- #4933 among boys today
- 3,452 born since 1960
- 1990s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Darrian is currently the #4933 unisex name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 3,452 born since 1960, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4933
- among boys today
- 3,452
- born since 1960
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Darrian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4933
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Darrian was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
190 babies were named Darrian in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Darrian compares
3,452 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
Darrian's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darrian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,452 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 190 | 23 | 22,252 |
Darrian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darrian splits its recorded history at 1993: 77% of all births land in the more recent half, 23% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1960 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 190 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darrian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#4,933
Active since
1960
Darrian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 190
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Darrian popularity over time - girls
971 total births recorded since 1988 (Darrian as girls' name)
Darrian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darrian's strongest decade.
1,315 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Darrian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 95
1960s
95 births
- 1970s 190
1970s
190 births
- 1980s 283
1980s
283 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,315 births
- 2000s
2000s
989 births
- 2010s 471
2010s
471 births
- 2020s 109
2020s
109 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,315 births (38% of all-time use).
How Darrian 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 Darrian's total volume
Darrian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Darrian by state
Where Darrian concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 248 | 7.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 197 | 5.7% |
| #3 | California | | 189 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 86 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 85 | 2.5% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 71 | 2.1% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 66 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 59 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Darrian's total US births 7.2%
Even split
248 of 3,452 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Darrian appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darrian? ▼
3,452 babies have been named Darrian since 1960. It currently ranks #4933 among boys. The peak year was 1994 with 190 births.
When was Darrian most popular? ▼
Darrian was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,315 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Darrian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darrian are Texas (248 births), Florida (197 births), California (189 births).
Is Darrian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Darrian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,452 births, and as a girl's name it has 971 births.
How long has the name Darrian been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darrian since 1960 -- 66 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Darrian? ▼
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 Darrian's data
- Darrian's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,315 total births); usage has since declined to 109 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Darrians (248 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 Darrian
Nearby Names Like Darrian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darrian
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 Darrian side by side: Darrian vs Darrell Darrian vs Darren Darrian vs Darryl
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darrian
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, 1960–2025 (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. "Darrian: #4933 Unisex Name - 3,452 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darrian. 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 Darrian 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.