Total births
773
Boys' name · since 1972
Darshan
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 773 babies named Darshan, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6566
- among boys today
- 773
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
773 babies have been named Darshan since 1972, making it today's #6566 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Darshan recorded 773 times among boys since 1972, holding rank #6566 nationally today, ahead of 54% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #6566 among boys today
- 773 born since 1972
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Darshan is currently the #6566 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 773 born since 1972, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6566
- among boys today
- 773
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Darshan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6566
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Darshan was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
30 babies were named Darshan in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
How Darshan compares
773 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Darshan's all-time total is 111% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darshan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 773 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Darshan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darshan's full recorded timeline at 2002, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1978, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1999 peak of 30 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darshan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1999
Current rank
#6,566
Active since
1972
Darshan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (1999)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Darshan popularity over time - girls
11 total births recorded since 1971 (Darshan as girls' name)
Darshan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Darshan's strongest decade.
210 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Darshan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s
1980s
85 births
- 1990s
1990s
183 births
- 2000s
2000s
210 births
- 2010s
2010s
181 births
- 2020s 80
2020s
80 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 210 births (27% of all-time use).
How Darshan 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 Darshan's total volume
Darshan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Darshan by state
Where Darshan concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
New Jersey share of Darshan's total US births 1.4%
Even split
11 of 773 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darshan? ▼
773 babies have been named Darshan since 1972. It currently ranks #6566 among boys. The peak year was 1999 with 30 births.
When was Darshan most popular? ▼
Darshan was most popular in the 2000s decade with 210 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Darshan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darshan are New Jersey (11 births), California (10 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Darshan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darshan since 1972 -- 54 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Darshan? ▼
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 Darshan's data
- Darshan's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (210 total births) through the 2020s (80) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Darshans (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Darshan
Nearby Names Like Darshan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darshan
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 Darshan side by side: Darshan vs Darrell Darshan vs Darren Darshan vs Darryl
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darshan
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, 1972–2025 (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. "Darshan: #6566 Boys' Name - 773 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darshan. 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 Darshan 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.