Darwin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Darwin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Darwin?
Darwin is spelled D-A-R-W-I-N. The name has 6 letters.
Darwin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Darwin means “dear friend.”
- Origin
- Darwin is derived from Old English elements meaning “dear” and “friend.”
- Pronunciation
- DAR-win · 2 syllables
Darwin Popularity in 2025
Rank#960
Recorded Births241
- Boys usage fell 122 places to #960 and recorded 52 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 Darwin Mean?
Darwin means “dear friend.”
Origin: Darwin is derived from Old English elements meaning “dear” and “friend.”
How Do You Pronounce Darwin?
PronunciationDAR-win
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Darwin?
- History
- Darwin has been used as a surname and given name in English-speaking countries and is associated with notable figures such as Charles Darwin.
Darwin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 241 | #960 |
| 2024 | Boys | 293 | #838 |
| 2023 | Boys | 228 | #970 |
| 2022 | Boys | 229 | #982 |
| 2021 | Boys | 196 | #1,081 |
| 2020 | Boys | 248 | #905 |
| 2019 | Boys | 223 | #957 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 237 | #907 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 266 | #833 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 263 | #855 |
| 2015 | Boys | 256 | #869 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2014 | Boys | 236 | #909 |
| 2013 | Boys | 259 | #829 |
| 2012 | Boys | 248 | #855 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2011 | Boys | 291 | #773 |
| 2010 | Girls | 7 | #13,448 |
| 2010 | Boys | 313 | #732 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2009 | Boys | 314 | #740 |
When Was Darwin 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.
1958 · Boys
418 recorded births
National rank #380
1962 · Boys
398 recorded births
National rank #404
1959 · Boys
397 recorded births
National rank #399
1960 · Boys
392 recorded births
National rank #398
Where Darwin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #493 | 6 |
| CT | #498 | 5 |
| MA | #507 | 9 |
| FL | #569 | 30 |
| LA | #591 | 7 |
| MD | #634 | 7 |
| WA | #684 | 9 |
| NJ | #707 | 9 |