Darrow
A boy's name of Old English origin with 819 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Darrow is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, from a surname meaning 'spear' — from the Old English daroth. It carries the legacy of Clarence Darrow, one of America's greatest trial lawyers, who defended John Scopes in the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial and represented Leopold and Loeb — one of the most celebrated legal careers in American history.
For families who love names with a legal legacy or simply a strong, distinctive sound, Darrow has an intellectual, principled quality that is genuinely compelling.
EtymologyShow more
Darrow is cataloged under the Old English naming tradition. Names from the Old English tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Darrow has been recorded as a boy's name since 1923, with 819 total births. Browse the Old English names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Darrow has 78+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1923.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 81 | #5911 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 39 | #8027 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 17 | #10749 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 32 | #6301 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 55 | #5681 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 80 | #3999 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 162 | #2088 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 152 | #2205 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 80 | #2916 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 59 | #2995 | — |
| 1920s | 62 | #3186 | — |
The Story of Darrow
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Darrow is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Darrow are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Darrow?
Only about 1 in every 138,462 babies born in 2024 was named Darrow — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1923, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1960s with 162 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Darrow by the numbers
- Would fill 17 school buses
- Meeting one Darrow per day would take 2.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(78 years, 1923–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | #4085 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5289 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7370 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6093 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6719 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6863 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9010 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7205 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9030 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12443 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8867 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10937 |
| 1994 | 8 | #6492 |
| 1993 | 7 | #6969 |
| 1991 | 10 | #5177 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6565 |
| 1987 | 5 | #7192 |
| 1986 | 6 | #6106 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3446 |
| 1984 | 5 | #6520 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1923–2024