How Many People Are Named Darian?
Complete statistics for the name Darian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Darian, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 14,770 Americans today, totaling 22,343 people. It's a genuinely modern name, with 58% under 30, peaking in popularity back in 1994.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 23,020 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Darian Through the Generations
Darian, a name that's seen its peak and now shows a declining trend, was most popular in 1994 when 1,543 babies were given this name. Today, it's still a favorite among younger generations, with 13,320 under-30s carrying the name, compared to 9,362 aged 30-60 and only 338 over 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's become less common but remains a beloved choice for many families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Darian's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Darian
How Many People Have the Name Darian?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 248 people in the United States currently share the name Darian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,336,489 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Darian a Common or Rare Name?
Darian 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 Darian Mean?
Darian means "creative variant of Daria" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Darian in SSA data, approximately 73% are male and 27% are female.
When Was Darian Most Popular?
The name Darian reached peak popularity in 1994, with 1,543 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Darian?
Approximately 248 people named Darian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 248. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,336,489 Americans.
Is Darian a rare name?
Darian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,336,489 Americans has this name.
What does the name Darian mean?
Darian means "creative variant of Daria" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Darian more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 73% of people named Darian are male and 27% are female.
When was Darian most popular?
Darian peaked in 1994 with 1,543 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.