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Darian
BoyPersian, American (modern coinage)· “variant of Darius”
- Meaning
- variant of Darius
- Origin
- Persian, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- DAIR-ee-un
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #928
- US babies 2025
- 254
- Best rank
- #358 (1994)
- Peak year
- 1994
Meaning and origin of Darian
Darian is a Persian and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Darius”.
Darian is usually seen as a modern variant of Darius or Darien. Darius comes from the Old Persian Darayavahush, generally explained as "holding firmly the good" or "he who holds the good." It was the name of several kings of the Persian Empire, including Darius the Great. Darien, meanwhile, is a place name in Panama and Connecticut. Darian has been used in the United States since the late twentieth century for both boys and girls. It has a smooth, modern sound, and Dare or Dari could serve as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Darian first appears in US Social Security records in 1939. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 54 different years, starting in 1965. Its best national rank was #358 in 1994, the same year it reached its highest count of 674 babies. In 2025, 254 babies were named Darian, and it ranked #928 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #929 in 1980, #415 in 2000, #638 in 2010, and #928 in 2025. Of the 17,041 US boys named Darian since records began, 30% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 4,529 babies. Since 2010, 4,395 more have been named Darian.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Devan, Marquise, Daquan, Darien, and Tre.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Darian ranked highest in New Mexico, Connecticut, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #278 | 7 |
| Connecticut | #508 | 5 |
| Texas | #560 | 57 |
| Maryland | #642 | 7 |
| Florida | #666 | 24 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 92% of US babies named Darian over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Darian is usually pronounced DAIR-ee-un, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with D and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Darian
A few middle names that flow with Darian: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Darian
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darian mean?
Darian is a Persian and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “variant of Darius”.
What is the origin of the name Darian?
Darian has Persian and modern American roots. Darian is usually seen as a modern variant of Darius or Darien.
Is Darian a popular name?
Yes. Darian ranked #928 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Darian a boy or girl name?
Darian is mainly a boy's name. About 92% of US babies named Darian over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Darian?
Darian is usually pronounced DAIR-ee-un. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings