Total births
54
Boys' name · since 1988
Darvon
Darvon has 54 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 54
- total births
- 1988–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Darvon sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 54 recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darvon has been recorded 54 times among boys since 1988, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2004.
- 54 total births
- 1988–2004 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
54 boys have been named Darvon since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2004.
- 54
- total births
- 1988–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Darvon was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
7 babies were named Darvon in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Darvon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darvon's full recorded timeline at 1997, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1988, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darvon at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Darvon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2004
- Peak year (1990)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Darvon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darvon's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Darvon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
33 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 33 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darvon? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 54 babies named Darvon. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 7 births.
When was Darvon most popular? ▼
Darvon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
How long has the name Darvon been used? ▼
Records for Darvon go back to 1988, giving 17 years of history through 2004.
What names are similar to Darvon? ▼
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 Darvon's data
- Darvon's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (33 total births) through the 2000s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Darvon
Nearby Names Like Darvon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darvon
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 Darvon side by side: Darvon vs Darrell Darvon vs Darren Darvon vs Darryl
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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, 1988–2004 (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. "Darvon: Baby Name Since 1988 - 54 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darvon. 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 Darvon 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.