Darin
2025 SSA
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.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,892 | 77 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #2,038 | 70 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #2,029 | 70 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #2,195 | 61 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,309 | 34 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #2,431 | 55 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #2,737 | 45 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #2,872 | 43 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,707 | 30 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #3,238 | 37 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #3,526 | 32 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #3,595 | 31 | — | 0 |
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Darin on lists
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."