Darin

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAIR-in /ˈdɛr.ɪn/High

Meaning: Variant of Darren — of uncertain Irish origin — sometimes linked to Persian Dara/Darius, 'possessor, wealthy'Low

In 30 seconds: A mid-century cool cat: Darin is the smooth variant of Darren — popularized by crooner Bobby Darin. Roots reach toward Irish surnames and, loosely, Persian 'wealth'. Retro and easygoing.

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Origin MediumIrish, Persian

MeaningVariant of Darren — of uncertain Irish origin — sometimes linked to Persian Dara/Darius, 'possessor, wealthy'

U.S. rank (2025)#3595 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1965

Total births (all-time)≈ 32,548

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Darin is a variant of Darren — a name of uncertain Irish origin (possibly a surname), sometimes loosely linked to Persian Dara/Darius, 'possessor, wealthy'. It rose in mid-twentieth-century America, helped by singer Bobby Darin. Origins are debated; we flag the uncertainty.

It registers thinly today, reading as retro. Rare, possibly 'wealthy' at a loose root, and mid-century cool.

Did you know? Singer Bobby Darin — of 'Mack the Knife' fame — chose his stage surname reportedly from a half-lit 'Mandarin' sign; his fame helped spread the Darin spelling in mid-century America.

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Darren — root background

Variations

DarrenDarenDarrin

Nicknames

Dare

Famous Bearers

★Darin Zanyar (1987-)
Swedish pop singer known mononymously as Darin
★Darin Erstad (1974-)
American Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman

If you like Darin…

Darren— the standard form it varies

Daren— a fellow single-r spelling

Darius— the Persian name loosely linked

Devin— a companion Celtic-tinged name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darin mean?

Darin is a variant of Darren, of uncertain Irish origin, sometimes linked to Persian Dara/Darius, 'wealthy' — we flag the meaning as uncertain.

How do you pronounce Darin?

It's said DAIR-in /ˈdɛr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Darin a boy or girl name?

Darin is a boy's name.

How popular is Darin?

Darin is a rare, retro name in the U.S.