Darwin
How to say it: DAR-win · /ˈdɑrwɪn/
From Old English 'Deorwine', meaning 'dear friend'; also associated with the naturalist Charles Darwin.
Darwin was the 875th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 241 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1930s, its births are down about 6% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #836 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 | #875 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 241 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,756 |
| Peak decade | 1930s |
| Change over 10 years | −6% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #836 |
| In France, 2025 | #889 among boys’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long after a high in the 1930s, Darwin remains in steady use. Now well below that high, it appears poised to climb again in the near future.
What goes with it
Mellow and rounded with plenty of soft resonance, Darwin carries a steady weight. Winston makes a natural companion and Dar serves as an easy short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Darwin is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #889 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Darwin
- Darwin Núñez (born 1999)Uruguayan association football player
- Darwin Machís (born 1993)Venezuelan association football player
- Darwin Atapuma (born 1988)Road racing cyclist
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