How Many People Are Named Darrow?
Complete statistics for the name Darrow: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Darrow is a very rare name for boys, with only 579 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 570,194 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2024 with 26 births, but it's mostly carried by older folks, with over half being over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 58All 819 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Darrow Through the Generations
Darrow has seen a steady rise in usage, particularly among newer generations, despite its very rare status. With an estimated 579 individuals carrying the name in the US, it's clear that Darrow is a name that stands out. Interestingly, the majority of those named Darrow are over 60 years old, indicating a strong preference for the name in past decades. This age skew suggests that while Darrow might be gaining traction among younger parents, it remains a name closely associated with older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Darrow's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Darrow
How Many People Have the Name Darrow?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,626 people in the United States currently share the name Darrow. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,914 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Darrow a Common or Rare Name?
Darrow is classified as 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 Darrow Mean?
Darrow means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Darrow in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Darrow Most Popular?
The name Darrow reached peak popularity in 2024, with 26 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 Darrow?
Approximately 5,626 people named Darrow live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,626. That works out to roughly 1 in 58,914 Americans.
Is Darrow a rare name?
Darrow is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,914 Americans has this name.
What does the name Darrow mean?
Darrow means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Darrow more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Darrow are male and 0% are female.
When was Darrow most popular?
Darrow peaked in 2024 with 26 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.