Darian
How to say it: DAIR-ee-un · /ˈdɛriən/
Variant of Darius/Darian; from Persian Dārayavahush meaning 'he who holds firm the good'.
Darian was the 623rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 254 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 24% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #654 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #623 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 254 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,912 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −24% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #654 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After cresting in the 1990s, Darian settled well below that level. More softening is expected from here.
What goes with it
Gentle around crisp edges, Darian sounds smooth and steady. Damian and Adriel share its mood.
Nicknames
- Dari
- Dare
Honouring a Darian in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Darian is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Darian
- Darian Townsend (born 1984)South African and American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder
- Darian King (born 1992)Tennis player
- Darian Stewart (born 1988)American football player
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