How Many People Are Named Darryn?

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

Darryn
Very Rare
Irish

Darryn, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,644 people in the US, making up 1 in 200,676 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1965 with 82 births, but it's now declining, maintaining a balance between classic and modern appeal.

~1,644
Living in US
1 in 200,676
Americans
1965
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish origin, meaning 'spear'
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Onyx
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,997
Worldwide Bearers
#85,699
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
1,454
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,414
🇺🇸 United States
1,270
🇳🇿 New Zealand
706
🇬🇧 England
475
🇨🇦 Canada
300
🇬🇧 Scotland
79
🇬🇧 Wales
54
🇵🇭 Philippines
54
🇻🇪 Venezuela
33

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,596 (97%)
♀ Female
48 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
697
Would be under 30 (39%)
830
Would be 30–60 (47%)
238
Would be over 60 (13%)

All 1,765 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
91
Classic Feel
54
Modern Appeal
66
International
94

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

📜 Darryn Through the Generations

Darryn has seen its most significant presence in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1965 with 82 births. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a shift in naming trends. Today, people named Darryn are predominantly middle-aged, with 48% falling within the 30-60 age bracket, while 39% are under 30, indicating a relatively even distribution across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 78
New York 33
Illinois 23
Florida 21
Texas 20
Louisiana 5
Massachusetts 5
Missouri 5
New Jersey 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Darryn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Darryn's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Darryn

How Many People Have the Name Darryn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,644 people in the United States currently share the name Darryn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 200,676 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Darryn a Common or Rare Name?

Darryn 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 Darryn Mean?

Darryn means "Irish origin, meaning 'spear'" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Darryn in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Darryn Most Popular?

The name Darryn reached peak popularity in 1965, with 82 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 Darryn?

Approximately 1,644 people named Darryn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,765. That works out to roughly 1 in 200,676 Americans.

Is Darryn a rare name?

Darryn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 200,676 Americans has this name.

What does the name Darryn mean?

Darryn means "Irish origin, meaning 'spear'" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Darryn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Darryn are male and 3% are female.

When was Darryn most popular?

Darryn peaked in 1965 with 82 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 US1,644
All-Time Births1,765
1 in X1 in 200,676
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1965
World Rank#85,699
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.