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UK name, mostly boys

Darin

A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Darin is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Darin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2088, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 33 births.

This profile covers 260 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 265 living people in the UK are called Darin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Darin ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 33 boys were registered as Darin.
  • Darin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #358 in 1997.
  • About 265 living people in the UK are estimated to have Darin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 98.9% of Darin registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2088

2024

Births in 2024

11

Latest year

Peak year

2009

33 births

Estimated living

265

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Darin

In England and Wales birth records, Darin has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 98.9% of registrations are for boys and 1.1% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

99% boys
Boys260 (98.9%)Girls3 (1.1%)

Darin registered for boys

  • Ranked #2,088 in 2024
  • 11 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2009 (33 births)

Darin registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,707 in 2010
  • 3 girls registered in 2010
  • Peak: 2010 (3 births)

Meaning

What does Darin mean?

The name Darin is of Persian origin, derived from the ancient Persian word "dara," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." This name has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of ancient Persia, now known as Iran, and can be traced back to the 6th century BCE.

During the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over much of the ancient world from 550 BCE to 330 BCE, the name Darin was commonly used among the Persian nobility and aristocracy. It was a name that carried connotations of affluence, success, and prosperity, reflecting the aspirations of the Persian people during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darin can be found in the ancient Persian text, the Avesta, which is a collection of sacred Zoroastrian scriptures. The name appears in various passages, suggesting its widespread use among the followers of the Zoroastrian religion.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Darin. One of the most prominent was Darin I, a Persian king who ruled over the Kingdom of Iberia (modern-day Georgia) in the 5th century CE. He is credited with establishing a strong and prosperous reign, which aligned with the meaning of his name.

Another significant figure was Darin Al-Rashid, an influential Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and his works were widely studied and respected throughout the Islamic world.

In the realm of literature, Darin Khusrau, a renowned Persian poet and philosopher from the 12th century CE, left a lasting impact on the literary landscape of his time. His works, which explored themes of love, mysticism, and spirituality, are still celebrated and studied today.

Moving forward in history, we find Darin Khan, a prominent military leader and statesman from the Mughal Empire in the 16th century CE. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was instrumental in the expansion of the Mughal Empire's territories.

In more recent times, Darin Drabinski, an American philosopher and author born in 1968, has gained recognition for his work on critical theory, continental philosophy, and issues of social justice.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Darin throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and accomplishments.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Darin over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Darin in England and Wales, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Darin, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 33 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
08172533199720102024

Decades

Darin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Darin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #2737 31 4
2010s #1610 168 10
2000s #2527 54 5
1990s #2640 7 2

Geography

Where Darin is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Darin. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Darin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #358 in 1997.

Scotland
4

Across the UK

Darin in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#358 in 1997

2 years of NRS records, 7 total registered

Related

Names similar to Darin

FAQ

Darin: questions and answers

How popular is the name Darin in the UK right now?

In 2024, Darin was ranked #2088 for boys in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.

When was Darin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 33 babies registered as Darin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Darin?

A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy".

How many people are called Darin in the UK?

A total of 260 babies have been registered as Darin across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 7 more in Scotland.

Where is Darin most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Darin ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #358 in 1997. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.