Darian

A familiar Persian name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsPersianDeclining
#901 147in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A unisex given name originating as a coinage.

Darian is a unisex baby name of Persian origin, a variant of Darius or Darren, possibly from the Persian meaning "rich" or "kingly," from the ancient Persian royal name Daryavahush. It has been used for both boys and girls in the United States.

Darian has a smooth, two-syllable flow that works for any gender, fitting comfortably in both masculine and feminine naming traditions. Its Persian royal roots give it an exotic richness, while its familiar sound keeps it accessible to American parents.

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Popularity Over Time

Darian was #548 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #901, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Darian
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,199
2010s2,937
2000s4,529
1990s5,048
1980s925
1970s1,623
1960s487
1950s21
1940s6
1930s7

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(69 years, 19392024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Darian
YearBirthsRank
2024260#901
2023208#1048
2022231#976
2021227#977
2020273#835
2019230#939
2018266#837
2017274#819
2016266#846
2015296#788
2014288#798
2013290#773
2012314#739
2011333#695
2010380#638
2009369#663
2008414#606
2007445#577
2006412#598
2005373#605

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Darian as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Darian has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 6,238 births since 1940.

#7661
Current rank
6,238
Total births
1994
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Darian be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Darian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #901. As a girl's name, it ranks #7661.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19392024) · Methodology