Darion Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDARE-ee-on / /ˈdɛəriən/English; Greek
Meaning
English: Gift; Greek: Of the sea
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Darion is often considered a modern variation of the name Darius, which has Persian roots. Darius was a prominent name in ancient Persia, associated with kings and leadership. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It is sometimes used as a unique alternative to more traditional names.
Trend Summary
The name Darion has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Darian
- Darrion
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Darion was first seen in the United States in 1957. Darion has ranked as high as #874 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Darion has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Darion (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1967 | 28 |
| 1968 | 31 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 31 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 31 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 53 |
| 1987 | 53 |
| 1988 | 85 |
| 1989 | 119 |
| 1990 | 141 |
| 1991 | 173 |
| 1992 | 190 |
| 1993 | 296 |
| 1994 | 373 |
| 1995 | 302 |
| 1996 | 282 |
| 1997 | 289 |
| 1998 | 298 |
| 1999 | 275 |
| 2000 | 274 |
| 2001 | 287 |
| 2002 | 249 |
| 2003 | 232 |
| 2004 | 204 |
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 229 |
| 2007 | 266 |
| 2008 | 233 |
| 2009 | 180 |
| 2010 | 143 |
| 2011 | 143 |
| 2012 | 114 |
| 2013 | 111 |
| 2014 | 75 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 87 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2018 | 77 |
| 2019 | 54 |
| 2020 | 67 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 48 |