Total births
29,615
Boys' name · since 1947
Darrin
Darrin has 29,615 recorded births since 1947 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1965 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3408
- among boys today
- 29,615
- born since 1947
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Darrin currently ranks #3408 among boys' names in America, with 29,615 babies recorded since 1947.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darrin has been recorded 29,615 times among boys since 1947, currently ranked #3408 nationally and more common than 76% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2025.
- #3408 among boys today
- 29,615 born since 1947
- 1960s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Darrin is currently the #3408 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 29,615 born since 1947, peaking in the 1960s.
- #3408
- among boys today
- 29,615
- born since 1947
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Darrin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3408
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
1960s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Darrin was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
3,255 babies were named Darrin in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
How Darrin compares
29,615 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
Darrin's all-time total is 81x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darrin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 29,615 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 3,255 | 23 | 22,252 |
Darrin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darrin's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 22% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 78%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1947, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1965 peak of 3,255, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darrin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1965
Current rank
#3,408
Active since
1947
Darrin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2025
- Peak year (1965)
- 3,255
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Darrin popularity over time - girls
132 total births recorded since 1959 (Darrin as girls' name)
Darrin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Darrin's strongest decade.
13,609 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Darrin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 206
1950s
206 births
- 1960s
1960s
13,609 births
- 1970s
1970s
6,934 births
- 1980s 3,510
1980s
3,510 births
- 1990s 2,901
1990s
2,901 births
- 2000s 1,536
2000s
1,536 births
- 2010s 693
2010s
693 births
- 2020s 216
2020s
216 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 13,609 births (46% of all-time use).
How Darrin 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 Darrin's total volume
Darrin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Darrin by state
Where Darrin concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 2,979 | 10.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 1,723 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 1,709 | 5.8% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 1,579 | 5.3% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 1,575 | 5.3% |
| #6 | Texas | | 1,404 | 4.7% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 1,168 | 3.9% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 1,146 | 3.9% |
California share of Darrin's total US births 10.1%
Even split
2,979 of 29,615 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 51 reporting states.
Darrin appears in 51 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darrin? ▼
Darrin has been given to 29,615 babies in the U.S. since 1947, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3408 as of the latest data. 3,255 babies were born in 1965, its single highest year.
When was Darrin most popular? ▼
Darrin was most popular in the 1960s decade with 13,609 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Darrin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darrin are California (2,979 births), New York (1,723 births), Illinois (1,709 births).
How long has the name Darrin been used? ▼
Records for Darrin go back to 1947, giving 79 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Darrin? ▼
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 Darrin's data
- Darrin's decade-level peak was the 1960s (13,609 total births); usage has since declined to 216 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Darrins (2,979 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 Darrin
Nearby Names Like Darrin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darrin
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
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Compare Darrin side by side: Darrin vs Darrell Darrin vs Darren Darrin vs Darryl
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darrin
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, 1947–2025 (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. "Darrin: #3408 Boys' Name - 29,615 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darrin. 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 Darrin 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.