UK boy's name
Darrien
A masculine name of English origin meaning "of the fertile valley".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Darrien is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Darrien popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2004 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Darrien. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Darrien ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Darrien.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Darrien as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Darrien mean?
The name Darrien is a variation of the French name Darien, which has its origins in the Old French word "darien" meaning "from Darius." Darius was a Persian king who ruled the Achaemenid Empire from 522 to 486 BC. The name Darrien is believed to have been derived from this ancient Persian ruler's name, Darius.
The name Darrien is thought to have first appeared in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in France and other parts of Western Europe. It was likely introduced to the region by travelers or merchants who had interactions with the Persian Empire or individuals familiar with the name's Persian origins.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darrien can be found in the 12th-century French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland," which tells the story of the Battle of Roncevaux Pass during the reign of Charlemagne. In the poem, a character named Darrien is mentioned as one of the warriors fighting alongside Roland.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Darrien. One of the earliest was Darrien de Mauléon (c. 1220-1292), a French nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.
Another prominent figure was Darrien de Saint-André (c. 1505-1575), a French Protestant theologian and reformer who advocated for the translation of the Bible into the vernacular languages of Europe.
In the 17th century, Darrien de Grandpré (1634-1699) was a French explorer and fur trader who established trading posts in the Great Lakes region of North America, paving the way for further French exploration and colonization in the area.
During the 18th century, Darrien d'Erlon (1765-1844) was a French military commander who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and played a crucial role in several major battles, including the Battle of Waterloo.
In more recent times, Darrien Bender (1934-2020) was an American artist and sculptor known for his large-scale public artworks and his innovative use of materials such as stainless steel and concrete.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Darrien over time
The chart below shows babies named Darrien registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Darrien, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darrien by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Darrien 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4089 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Darrien
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Darrien: questions and answers
How popular is the name Darrien in the UK right now?
In 2009, Darrien was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Darrien most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Darrien in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Darrien?
A masculine name of English origin meaning "of the fertile valley".
How many people are called Darrien in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Darrien across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.