Darian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Darian is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Darian?
Darian is spelled D-A-R-I-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Darian at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Darian may derive from a name meaning “one who upholds good” or from a place name.
- Origin
- Darian is commonly associated with English-speaking countries, but the precise origin is unclear and may derive from Persian or English sources.
- Pronunciation
- DARE-ee-un · 3 syllables
Darian Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,325
Recorded Births18
Rank#927
Recorded Births254
- Girls usage rose 1,269 places to #6,325 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 31 places to #927 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Darian Mean?
Darian may derive from a name meaning “one who upholds good” or from a place name.
Origin: Darian is commonly associated with English-speaking countries, but the precise origin is unclear and may derive from Persian or English sources.
How Do You Pronounce Darian?
PronunciationDARE-ee-un
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Darian?
- History
- Historical usage of the name Darian appears in modern records; specific early attestations or historical origins are not well established.
Darian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 18 | #6,325 |
| 2025 | Boys | 254 | #927 |
| 2024 | Girls | 14 | #7,594 |
| 2024 | Boys | 264 | #896 |
| 2023 | Girls | 15 | #7,247 |
| 2023 | Boys | 209 | #1,044 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2022 | Boys | 231 | #975 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2021 | Boys | 227 | #977 |
| 2020 | Girls | 20 | #5,850 |
| 2020 | Boys | 273 | #833 |
| 2019 | Girls | 18 | #6,414 |
| 2019 | Boys | 230 | #939 |
| 2018 | Girls | 19 | #6,248 |
| 2018 | Boys | 266 | #837 |
| 2017 | Girls | 11 | #9,341 |
| 2017 | Boys | 274 | #820 |
| 2016 | Girls | 14 | #7,988 |
| 2016 | Boys | 266 | #845 |
| 2015 | Girls | 24 | #5,458 |
| 2015 | Boys | 296 | #788 |
| 2014 | Girls | 15 | #7,636 |
| 2014 | Boys | 288 | #795 |
When Was Darian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1994 · Girls
869 recorded births
National rank #313
1995 · Girls
680 recorded births
National rank #390
1994 · Boys
674 recorded births
National rank #358
1998 · Boys
639 recorded births
National rank #387
Where Darian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| CT | #498 | 5 |
| TX | #555 | 57 |
| MD | #634 | 7 |
| FL | #662 | 24 |
| NJ | #707 | 9 |
| CA | #731 | 36 |
| CO | #756 | 6 |