How Many People Are Named Darran?

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

Darran
Very Rare
Irish/Gaelic, possibly Welsh

Darran has a classic feel but is quite rare, with only 695 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 475,136 Americans. It peaked in 1965 with 54 births that year.

~695
Living in US
1 in 475,136
Americans
1965
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Great or oak tree
🌐
Origin
Irish/Gaelic, possibly Welsh
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Confident Warm Determined Sociable
11
Life Path Number

The number 11 is a master number in numerology, associated with heightened intuition, spiritual insight, and an ability to inspire others. People with this life path are often seen as visionary and deeply sensitive, with a strong drive to uplift those around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,605
Worldwide Bearers
#80,565
Global Rank
🇬🇧 England
3,707
🇺🇸 United States
814
🇬🇧 Wales
651
🇦🇺 Australia
367
🇬🇧 Scotland
244
🇮🇪 Ireland
129
🇿🇦 South Africa
122
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
121
🇳🇿 New Zealand
109
🇨🇦 Canada
85

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
695 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 49
109
Would be under 30 (14%)
476
Would be 30–60 (61%)
193
Would be over 60 (25%)

All 778 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: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
95

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

📜 Darran Through the Generations

Darran's journey through American history is marked by its rarity. With just 778 total births across all time, it's clear why it's considered very rare. The significant gap between the 778 births and the current 695 living individuals underscores its decline in popularity. The name's peak in 1965 with 54 births stands out, showing a high concentration of Darrans born during that era. Today, the age distribution reveals a fairly even spread, with 14% under 30, 61% aged 30-60, and 25% over 60. This suggests a gradual shift in the name's prominence, with many Darrans still active and contributing to the community despite the overall decline in new births.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 10
Texas 10
California 5
Georgia 5
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Darran

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Darran's Irish/Gaelic, possibly Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Darran

How Many People Have the Name Darran?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 695 people in the United States currently share the name Darran. That works out to roughly 1 in every 475,136 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Darran a Common or Rare Name?

Darran 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 Darran Mean?

Darran means "Great or oak tree" and comes from Irish/Gaelic, possibly Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Darran Most Popular?

The name Darran reached peak popularity in 1965, with 54 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Darran?

Approximately 695 people named Darran live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 778. That works out to roughly 1 in 475,136 Americans.

Is Darran a rare name?

Darran is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 475,136 Americans has this name.

What does the name Darran mean?

Darran means "Great or oak tree" and comes from Irish/Gaelic, possibly Welsh origins.

Is Darran more male or female?

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

When was Darran most popular?

Darran peaked in 1965 with 54 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US695
All-Time Births778
1 in X1 in 475,136
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1965
World Rank#80,565
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.