Darrin
Meaning
a variant spelling of Darren, a 20th-century given name of uncertain origin; sometimes linked to an Irish surname, but no derivation is firm
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Darrin peaked in the 1960s.
When you meet Darrin
People given the name Darrin in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Darrin deep dive
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