Darin: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “little great one”
- Origin
- English
- Say it
- DAIR-in · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Boys
Usually treated as a variant of Darren/Darrin. The name’s origin is uncertain; Darren is often linked to an Irish surname or explained as a modern coinage, so etymology is not fully settled. The origin of this name is not settled among etymologists.
How popular is Darin?
Babies named Darin in 202432
2024 rank#3,541 boys
Peak year1965
Total US babies since 188032,881
Darin is fading: recent use is about 45% of its level ten years before.
Names like Darin
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Darin questions
What does the name Darin mean?
Darin means "little great one". It comes from English. Usually treated as a variant of Darren/Darrin. The name’s origin is uncertain; Darren is often linked to an Irish surname or explained as a modern coinage, so etymology is not fully settled.
Is Darin a boy or girl name?
Darin is mainly a boy's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Darin?
32 US babies were named Darin in 2024. Its peak year was 1965.
How do you pronounce Darin?
Darin is usually pronounced DAIR-in.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.