Darran Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDARE-an / /ˈdɛrən/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: great; English: variant of Darren
Historical & Cultural Background
Darran is often considered a variant of the name Darren, which has roots in Irish culture. The name Darren gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. It is associated with strength and leadership, reflecting its meaning of 'great' in Irish. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures.
Trend Summary
Darran has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with peaks in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Darren
International Variants
- Darran (English)
Famous people named Darran
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Fictional characters named Darran
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Darran was first seen in the United States in 1958. Darran has ranked as high as #1061 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in New York, Michigan, California, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Darran has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Darran (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 32 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 54 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1967 | 32 |
| 1968 | 33 |
| 1969 | 34 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |