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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Darian — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Dariam|Dariana
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Darian

◈

DAIR-ee-un · 3 syllables

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Boy
#901
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#901
Popularity score: 31
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#835 in 2020
5yr
+147 ranks
Velocity
+147
Birth frequency
7.2 per 100,000 births
Girl
#7661
Popularity score: 10
↓ Fading
Peak
#5911 in 2020
5yr
-327 ranks
Velocity
-327
Birth frequency
3.9 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #901 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Darian

Popularity score: 31  ·  SSA Rank: #901

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7661 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Darian

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7661

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+147 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness80

Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
NatureCelticIrishUnisex3-syllableOak treeGroundedEarthy
Character
deep-rooted stability
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Darians

athleticcompetitivedeterminedfocuseddisciplined
STRONG
High confidence

Darian is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #901 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +147 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#901 · rare
Darian at a Glance
Meaning:From the Irish 'Dáire,' meaning oak tree. Symbolizes strength, wisdom, and deep roots in Celtic tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#835 in 2020
5yr change:+147 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #901 · Girl #7661
Notable bearers
Darian Shaun
American football player
Darian Grant
Canadian football player
Similar Sound
Dorian◈DarrenDaemonDarian◈Darrion
Similar Style
Ronan◈Caspian◈Soren◈Finn◈Stellan◈Leif
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Darian
Wren◈IvyHazel◈Beckett◈PhoebeStellan◈Rowan◈Sage◈
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Ronan◈
Irish · #257
↑ Rising
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Darian illustration
Name Intelligence
Darian · Overview
Summary

Darian is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #901 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Darian scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 147 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Darian carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Darian is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
darian.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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