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Darin

OriginVariation of Darren
Meaning"little great one"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#3595

2025 SSA

US rank · girlsUnranked

Below 5 births

About Darin

Darin was so popular that it nearly cracked the Top 100 in the mid-1960s, but has now dropped from sight. The original Darren is still hanging on.

Darin for girls

Darin as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover from its more common masculine usage. With Germanic origins meaning 'gift' or possibly derived from the Irish surname Ó Dálaigh meaning 'descendant of Dalach,' this name has developed unique feminine appeal. While predominantly used for boys in most cultures, its soft sounds and -in ending (similar to feminine names like Erin or Carin) have made it appealing for girls in some communities. As a feminine name, Darin remains quite uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. The name carries connotations of strength and individuality when used for girls, often appealing to parents seeking gender-neutral options or unique alternatives to more traditional feminine names. Its rarity for girls offers a refreshing uniqueness.

Pronounced DAR-in.

As of October 2026, Darin ranked #3595 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #123 in 1965.

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Famous Darins

  • Darin Cortland RufBoy

    American baseball player

  • Darin Charles ErstadBoy

    American baseball player

  • Darin BarberBoy

    brother of American actress Andrea Barber

  • Bobby DarinBoy

    American pop singer

Darin in pop culture

  • Darin Peter OswaldBoy

    character from "The X Files"

  • DarinBoy

    Laia's brother in Sabaa Tahir's "An Ember in the Ashes."

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