How Many People Are Named Dar?

Complete statistics for the name Dar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dar
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Dar is a very rare name, with only 26 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 12,494,193 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 8 births, showing it's a stable choice for a newer generation.

~1,546
Living in US
1 in 214,392
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Dar
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Innovative Dynamic Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

106,386
Worldwide Bearers
#9,633
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
43,802
🇾🇪 Yemen
26,711
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
7,417
🇮🇷 Iran
4,683
🇸🇾 Syria
4,053
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
3,049
🇰🇼 Kuwait
2,327
🇺🇸 United States
2,160
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,995
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,881

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
26 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
5
Would be under 30 (18%)
23
Would be 30–60 (82%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 28 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
32
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dar Through the Generations

Dar has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1988 when there were 8 births. Today, the name is held by 26 individuals, with most being around 38 years old. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 18% under 30 and 82% between 30 and 60, indicating a modern yet enduring appeal.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dar's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Dar

How Many People Have the Name Dar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,546 people in the United States currently share the name Dar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 214,392 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dar a Common or Rare Name?

Dar is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dar Mean?

Dar means "creative variant of Dar" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dar in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Dar Most Popular?

The name Dar reached peak popularity in 1988, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dar?

Approximately 1,546 people named Dar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,546. That works out to roughly 1 in 214,392 Americans.

Is Dar a rare name?

Dar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 214,392 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dar mean?

Dar means "creative variant of Dar" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Dar more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dar are male and 0% are female.

When was Dar most popular?

Dar peaked in 1988 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,546
All-Time Births1,546
1 in X1 in 214,392
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1988
World Rank#9,633
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.