Darrion Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAIR-ee-on / /ˈdɛr.i.ən/English; African American
Meaning
Derived from Darius; 'maintainer' or 'protector'
Historical & Cultural Background
Darrion is a modern name that has gained popularity in the United States, particularly among African American communities. It is often considered a variation of the name Darius, which has ancient Persian roots. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by altering existing ones to give them a contemporary feel.
Trend Summary
Darrion has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., particularly peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Darrion
- Darion
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Darrion was first seen in the United States in 1961. Darrion has ranked as high as #1017 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Illinois, Texas, California, Missouri, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Darrion has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Darrion (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 35 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 45 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 85 |
| 1991 | 89 |
| 1992 | 85 |
| 1993 | 129 |
| 1994 | 220 |
| 1995 | 214 |
| 1996 | 195 |
| 1997 | 197 |
| 1998 | 173 |
| 1999 | 157 |
| 2000 | 183 |
| 2001 | 156 |
| 2002 | 171 |
| 2003 | 184 |
| 2004 | 160 |
| 2005 | 155 |
| 2006 | 143 |
| 2007 | 135 |
| 2008 | 134 |
| 2009 | 111 |
| 2010 | 82 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 30 |