The first name Darian
A unisex name.
Pronounced /ˈdɛɹi.ən/ 2 syllables Unisex
Meaning and origin
A 20th-century invention, possibly based on Darius or Dorian.
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 19 boys were named Darian, making it the 1,406th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2015, with 21 births (#1,236).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Darian with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Darian at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 254 boys born in the United States were named Darian, the 928th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1994, when 869 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Nicknames and spellings
Other spellings and forms
Questions
- What does the name Darian mean?
- A 20th-century invention, possibly based on Darius or Dorian.
- How popular is the name Darian?
- In 2025, 19 boys born in England and Wales were named Darian, ranking 1,406th. Its peak was 2015, with 21 births.
- Is Darian a boy's or a girl's name?
- Both. Of the 23,297 US babies named Darian since 1880, 27% were girls and 73% boys.
- When was Darian most popular?
- 1994 in the United States, when 869 babies were named Darian, its highest rank at 313th.
- How do you pronounce Darian?
- Darian is /ˈdɛɹi.ən/, 2 syllables.
- What are other spellings of Darian?
- Darien.