How Many People Are Named Darko?

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

Darko
Very Rare
Slavic

Darko means 'protector' in Slavic, and only 66 people named Darko live in the US today, making up just 1 in 4,979,274 Americans. The majority, 93%, are under 30, giving it a very modern vibe.

~1,275
Living in US
1 in 259,960
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protector
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Strong Protective Determined
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are destined to be great leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

74,036
Worldwide Bearers
#13,228
Global Rank
🇭🇷 Croatia
24,739
🇬🇭 Ghana
16,912
🇷🇸 Serbia
9,892
🇸🇮 Slovenia
7,587
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
3,477
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
1,348
🇲🇪 Montenegro
1,348
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,288
🇩🇪 Germany
943
🇺🇸 United States
898

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
66 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
62
Would be under 30 (93%)
5
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 67 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
48
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Darko Through the Generations

Darko, a Slavic name meaning 'protector', has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2017 when 11 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Darko are under 30, with only a handful reaching middle age. This trend suggests Darko is a name embraced by younger generations, likely due to its strong, protective connotations.

⭐ Famous People Named Darko

Darko is a common South Slavic masculine given name. It is derived from the Slavic root dar 'gift'. Its oldest mention is from the 14th century, included in the Dečani chrysobulls (1330).…

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✨ Similar Names to Darko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Darko's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Darko

How Many People Have the Name Darko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,275 people in the United States currently share the name Darko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 259,960 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Darko a Common or Rare Name?

Darko 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 Darko Mean?

Darko means "protector" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Darko Most Popular?

The name Darko reached peak popularity in 2017, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Darko?

Approximately 1,275 people named Darko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,275. That works out to roughly 1 in 259,960 Americans.

Is Darko a rare name?

Darko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 259,960 Americans has this name.

What does the name Darko mean?

Darko means "protector" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Darko more male or female?

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

When was Darko most popular?

Darko peaked in 2017 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US1,275
All-Time Births1,275
1 in X1 in 259,960
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2017
World Rank#13,228
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.