How Many People Are Named Daron?

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

Daron
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Daron is a very rare male name, with only 7,202 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 45,819 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1965 with 241 births, showing a steady decline since then.

~422
Living in US
1 in 785,425
Americans
1965
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Dara
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Innovative Thoughtful Inspired
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,202
Worldwide Bearers
#67,277
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
35
🇹🇭 Thailand
33
🇵🇰 Pakistan
32
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
29
🇵🇭 Philippines
28
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
27
🇸🇪 Sweden
20
🇮🇷 Iran
19
🇷🇺 Russia
13
🇸🇬 Singapore
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7,047 (98%)
♀ Female
155 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
2,357
Would be under 30 (30%)
4,590
Would be 30–60 (59%)
832
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 7,779 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: 1965

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
57
Modern Appeal
53
International
5

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

📜 Daron Through the Generations

Daron has seen its most significant presence in the mid-20th century, particularly in 1965 when it reached its peak with 241 births. Over the decades, the name has maintained a relatively stable but declining trend, reflecting its status as a name that's both classic and modern. Currently, the majority of those named Daron are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday, while younger individuals make up a smaller portion of the demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 776
Texas 513
New York 326
Ohio 299
Michigan 292
Illinois 274
Florida 217
Missouri 202
Pennsylvania 197
Georgia 172

✨ Similar Names to Daron

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Daron's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Daron

How Many People Have the Name Daron?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 422 people in the United States currently share the name Daron. That works out to roughly 1 in every 785,425 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Daron a Common or Rare Name?

Daron 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 Daron Mean?

Daron means "creative variant of Dara" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Daron in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Daron Most Popular?

The name Daron reached peak popularity in 1965, with 241 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 Daron?

Approximately 422 people named Daron live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 422. That works out to roughly 1 in 785,425 Americans.

Is Daron a rare name?

Daron is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 785,425 Americans has this name.

What does the name Daron mean?

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

Is Daron more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Daron are male and 2% are female.

When was Daron most popular?

Daron peaked in 1965 with 241 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.

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 US422
All-Time Births422
1 in X1 in 785,425
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1965
World Rank#67,277
Male %98%
Female %2%

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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.