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UK boy's name

Darson

A variant spelling of the Persian name Dariush, meaning possessor of wealth.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Darson is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Darson popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. 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.

Darson is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Darson. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Darson ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 boys were registered as Darson.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Darson as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4107

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2023

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Darson mean?

The name Darson is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in ancient India. It is a combination of two words, "dar" meaning "to tear" or "to split," and "son" meaning "son" or "offspring." Thus, the name Darson could be interpreted as "the son who tears or splits."

This name has its roots in Hindu mythology, where it is associated with the character of Darsan, a powerful warrior and the son of the deity Indra. In the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, Darsan is depicted as a skilled archer and a fierce fighter who played a crucial role in the great war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.

The earliest recorded use of the name Darson can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it appears in several ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions. However, it is possible that the name was in use even earlier, as the oral traditions of the time predate written records.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Darson. One of the earliest was Darson of Kalinga, a Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He is renowned for his translations of Buddhist texts from Pali to Sanskrit, which helped spread the teachings of Buddhism across the Indian subcontinent.

Another famous Darson was Darson Gupta, a celebrated poet and playwright from the 6th century CE. He is best known for his work "Ratnavali," a Sanskrit play that explores themes of love, desire, and societal norms. Darson Gupta is considered one of the greatest literary figures of the classical Indian period.

In the 11th century CE, Darson Brahma was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and is credited with developing formulas for calculating the lengths of chords in a circle.

During the 16th century, Darson Singh was a prominent Sikh warrior and military commander. He played a crucial role in the battles against the Mughal Empire and is remembered for his bravery and strategic prowess.

In more recent times, Darson Jayadeva was an Indian philosopher and social reformer who lived in the late 19th century. He advocated for the abolition of the caste system and championed the cause of women's education and empowerment.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Darson by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Darson 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 #4107 4 1

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FAQ

Darson: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Darson was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Darson most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Darson in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Darson?

A variant spelling of the Persian name Dariush, meaning possessor of wealth.

How many people are called Darson in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Darson across the 1 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.