Darien
Boy name · #1437 in 2025 · Uniqueness 70/100
In 2025, 125 baby boys were named Darien, placing it at #1437 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1049, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 14,400 boys born in 2025 was named Darien.
The 76-year story
Darien first appears in the Social Security records in 1949, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 607 boys were named Darien — good for #383 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Darien per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Darien in class?
Darien scores 70 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Darien will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Darien is most common
Geography matters for names, and Darien is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Dariens were CA (15), FL (15), TX (14), NY (8), AZ (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Darien
Statistically, parents drawn to Darien tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Darian, Duncan, Deshawn, Davon, and Destin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Darien | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 125 | #1436 |
| 2024 | 158 | #1250 |
| 2023 | 131 | #1404 |
| 2022 | 120 | #1504 |
| 2021 | 132 | #1383 |
| 2020 | 135 | #1325 |
| 2019 | 151 | #1244 |
| 2018 | 144 | #1276 |
| 2017 | 174 | #1110 |
| 2016 | 182 | #1080 |
| 2015 | 189 | #1049 |
| 2014 | 212 | #983 |
| 2013 | 198 | #996 |
| 2012 | 210 | #960 |
| 2011 | 241 | #872 |
| 2010 | 215 | #936 |
| 2009 | 236 | #888 |
| 2008 | 255 | #846 |
| 2007 | 284 | #772 |
| 2006 | 243 | #834 |
| 2005 | 259 | #764 |
| 2004 | 250 | #744 |
| 2003 | 326 | #629 |
| 2002 | 327 | #612 |
| 2001 | 330 | #598 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Darien a popular boy name?
Darien ranked #1437 among boys in 2025 with 125 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1049.
When was the name Darien most popular?
Darien peaked in 1994, when 607 American boys received the name (ranked #383 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Darien?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 14,400 newborn American boys was named Darien. It scores 70/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.