Total births
4,398
Boys' name · since 1961
Darrion
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 4,398 babies named Darrion, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3718
- among boys today
- 4,398
- born since 1961
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Darrion currently ranks #3718 among boys' names in America, with 4,398 babies recorded since 1961.
Darrion has 4,398 recorded births among boys since 1961, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3718 as of the latest data, more common than 74% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2025.
- #3718 among boys today
- 4,398 born since 1961
- 1990s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Darrion is currently the #3718 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 4,398 born since 1961, peaking in the 1990s.
- #3718
- among boys today
- 4,398
- born since 1961
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Darrion vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3718
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Darrion was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
220 babies were named Darrion in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Darrion compares
4,398 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
Darrion's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darrion | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,398 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 220 | 23 | 22,252 |
Darrion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darrion splits its recorded history at 1994: 79% of all births land in the more recent half, 21% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 220 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darrion at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#3,718
Active since
1961
Darrion popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 220
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Darrion popularity over time - girls
149 total births recorded since 1991 (Darrion as girls' name)
Darrion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darrion's strongest decade.
1,544 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Darrion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 95
1960s
95 births
- 1970s 107
1970s
107 births
- 1980s 340
1980s
340 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,544 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,532 births
- 2010s 576
2010s
576 births
- 2020s 204
2020s
204 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,544 births (35% of all-time use).
How Darrion 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 Darrion's total volume
Darrion vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Darrion by state
Where Darrion concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 394 | 9.0% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 392 | 8.9% |
| #3 | California | | 300 | 6.8% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 272 | 6.2% |
| #5 | Florida | | 178 | 4.0% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 147 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 142 | 3.2% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 125 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Darrion's total US births 9.0%
Even split
394 of 4,398 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Darrion appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darrion? ▼
Since 1961, Social Security records show 4,398 babies named Darrion. Today it holds rank #3718 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 220 births.
When was Darrion most popular? ▼
Darrion was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,544 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Darrion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darrion are Texas (394 births), Illinois (392 births), California (300 births).
How long has the name Darrion been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darrion since 1961 -- 65 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Darrion? ▼
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 Darrion's data
- Darrion's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,544 total births); usage has since declined to 204 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Darrions (394 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 Darrion
Nearby Names Like Darrion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darrion
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
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Darrion
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Jotham #3721
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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, 1961–2025 (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. "Darrion: #3718 Boys' Name - 4,398 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darrion. 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 Darrion 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.