Darwin
Darwin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɑːwɪn/ · /ˈdɑɹwɪn/
Meaning and origin of Darwin
Root meaning: “a given name”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, deriving from the Old English name Dēorwine and revived through the surname.
Etymology
From Middle English Darwin, Derwin, from Old English Dēorwine (“a given name”), composed of dēore (“dear”) + wine (“friend”). The city in Australia is named after Charles Darwin.
How popular is Darwin?
Since 1880, 89 girls and 26,347 boys in the U.S. have been named Darwin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3487 in 1933. Its highest rank for boys was #297 in 1938. In 2025 it ranked #961 for boys, with 241 babies given the name.
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Darwin FAQ
What does the name Darwin mean?
Darwin traces back to a root meaning "a given name". A male given name transferred from the surname, deriving from the Old English name Dēorwine and revived through the surname. From Middle English Darwin, Derwin, from Old English Dēorwine (“a given name”), composed of dēore (“dear”) + wine (“friend”). The city in Australia is named after Charles Darwin.
What is the origin of the name Darwin?
Darwin is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Darwin?
Since 1880, 89 girls and 26,347 boys in the U.S. have been named Darwin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3487 in 1933. Its highest rank for boys was #297 in 1938. In 2025 it ranked #961 for boys, with 241 babies given the name.
Is Darwin a boy or girl name?
Darwin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 89 girls and 26,347 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.