Darian
Darian: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdษษษนi.ษn/ ยท /หdษษนi.ษn/
Meaning and origin of Darian
- A unisex given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
A 20th-century invention, possibly based on Darius or Dorian.
How popular is Darian?
Since 1880, 6,256 girls and 17,041 boys in the U.S. have been named Darian (27% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #313 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #358 in 1994. In 2025 it ranked #928 for boys, with 272 babies given the name.
Names similar to Darian
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Sibling name ideas for Darian
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Darian FAQ
What does the name Darian mean?
A unisex given name originating as a coinage. A 20th-century invention, possibly based on Darius or Dorian.
How popular is the name Darian?
Since 1880, 6,256 girls and 17,041 boys in the U.S. have been named Darian (27% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #313 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #358 in 1994. In 2025 it ranked #928 for boys, with 272 babies given the name.
Is Darian a boy or girl name?
Darian is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (6,256 girls and 17,041 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.