Total births
3,275
Unisex name · since 1960
Darrien
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 3,275 babies named Darrien, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5284
- among boys today
- 3,275
- born since 1960
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Darrien is the #5284 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 3,275 recorded since 1960.
Social Security Administration records show Darrien recorded 3,275 times among boys since 1960, holding rank #5284 nationally today, ahead of 63% 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.
- #5284 among boys today
- 3,275 born since 1960
- 1990s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Darrien is currently the #5284 unisex name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 3,275 born since 1960, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5284
- among boys today
- 3,275
- born since 1960
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Darrien vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5284
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Darrien was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
151 babies were named Darrien in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
How Darrien compares
3,275 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
Darrien's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darrien | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,275 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 151 | 23 | 22,252 |
Darrien's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darrien's full recorded timeline at 1993, 79% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 21% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1961, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1995 peak of 151 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darrien at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1995
Current rank
#5,284
Active since
1960
Darrien popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2025
- Peak year (1995)
- 151
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Darrien popularity over time - girls
361 total births recorded since 1991 (Darrien as girls' name)
Darrien by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darrien's strongest decade.
1,123 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Darrien births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 148
1960s
148 births
- 1970s 121
1970s
121 births
- 1980s 243
1980s
243 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,123 births
- 2000s
2000s
988 births
- 2010s
2010s
513 births
- 2020s 139
2020s
139 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,123 births (34% of all-time use).
How Darrien 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 Darrien's total volume
Darrien vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Darrien by state
Where Darrien concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 214 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 179 | 5.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 166 | 5.1% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 121 | 3.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 109 | 3.3% |
| #6 | New York | | 103 | 3.1% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 100 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Maryland | | 63 | 1.9% |
California share of Darrien's total US births 6.5%
Even split
214 of 3,275 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Darrien appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darrien? ▼
3,275 babies have been named Darrien since 1960. It currently ranks #5284 among boys. The peak year was 1995 with 151 births.
When was Darrien most popular? ▼
Darrien was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,123 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Darrien most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darrien are California (214 births), Texas (179 births), Florida (166 births).
Is Darrien a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Darrien is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,275 births, and as a girl's name it has 361 births.
How long has the name Darrien been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darrien since 1960 -- 66 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Darrien? ▼
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 Darrien's data
- Darrien's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,123 total births); usage has since declined to 139 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Darriens (214 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Darrien
Nearby Names Like Darrien
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darrien
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 Darrien side by side: Darrien vs Darrell Darrien vs Darren Darrien vs Darryl
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darrien
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, 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. "Darrien: #5284 Unisex Name - 3,275 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darrien. 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 Darrien 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.