Darian

Darian is a Persian boy's name. Persian name meaning "maintains possessions well". Modern sound with ancient roots.

How popular is Darian in the United States?

In 2024, 260 boys in the United States were named Darian, making it the 901st most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 798th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 1,543 births.

Records for Darian go back to 1939, and 23,020 babies have been given the name since.

What Darian means and where it comes from

Persian name meaning "maintains possessions well". Modern sound with ancient roots.

Darian is of Persian origin, described as modern in style.

Is Darian a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Darian went to 14 girls and 260 boys — 95% boys.

In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

Shorter names that share the opening of Darian

  • Daria

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Darian

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darian mean?

Persian name meaning "maintains possessions well". Modern sound with ancient roots.

Where does the name Darian come from?

Darian is of Persian origin, and is usually described as modern in style.

How popular is Darian in the United States?

In 2024, 260 boys in the United States were named Darian, making it the 901st most popular boy's name that year.

Is Darian a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Darian went to 14 girls and 260 boys — 95% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

What are the short forms of Darian?

Daria is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Darian.

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