Darwin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAR-win / /ˈdɑːr.wɪn/English; Old French
Meaning
English: dear friend; Old French: to be bold
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Darwin is derived from the Old English surname 'Deorwine', meaning 'dear friend'. It gained prominence in the 19th century due to Charles Darwin, the naturalist known for his theory of evolution. The name has been associated with intelligence and scientific inquiry. It is also used as a given name in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Darwin has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable increase in usage in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Darwen
International Variants
- Darvin (Spanish)
- Darwyn (English)
Famous people named Darwin
Darwin Deason is an American businessman and philanthropist.
Darwin Nunez is a professional footballer from Uruguay.
Darwin Cook was an American comic book artist and writer.
Fictional characters named Darwin
Darwin Watterson is a character from the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his optimistic personality.
Darwin is a character in the video game series 'Animal Crossing', often depicted as a friendly and helpful villager.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Darwin was first seen in the United States in 1881. Darwin has ranked as high as #740 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in New York, California, Michigan, Iowa, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Darwin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Darwin (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 35 | |
| TX | 22 | |
| CA | 21 | |
| NY | 19 | |
| NC | 17 | |
| OH | 14 | |
| MA | 13 | |
| IN | 12 | |
| GA | 12 | |
| VA | 11 | |
| IL | 10 | |
| PA | 8 | |
| WA | 8 | |
| TN | 6 | |
| CT | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 18 |
| 1911 | 19 |
| 1912 | 45 |
| 1913 | 74 |
| 1914 | 75 |
| 1915 | 139 |
| 1916 | 150 |
| 1917 | 133 |
| 1918 | 156 |
| 1919 | 155 |
| 1920 | 174 |
| 1921 | 214 |
| 1922 | 188 |
| 1923 | 215 |
| 1924 | 218 |
| 1925 | 225 |
| 1926 | 202 |
| 1927 | 242 |
| 1928 | 252 |
| 1929 | 278 |
| 1930 | 280 |
| 1931 | 259 |
| 1932 | 281 |
| 1933 | 300 |
| 1934 | 300 |
| 1935 | 330 |
| 1936 | 304 |
| 1937 | 299 |
| 1938 | 338 |
| 1939 | 332 |
| 1940 | 309 |
| 1941 | 283 |
| 1942 | 326 |
| 1943 | 332 |
| 1944 | 303 |
| 1945 | 235 |
| 1946 | 298 |
| 1947 | 350 |
| 1948 | 295 |
| 1949 | 302 |
| 1950 | 324 |
| 1951 | 323 |
| 1952 | 299 |
| 1953 | 313 |
| 1954 | 320 |
| 1955 | 343 |
| 1956 | 371 |
| 1957 | 382 |
| 1958 | 417 |
| 1959 | 397 |
| 1960 | 392 |
| 1961 | 374 |
| 1962 | 398 |
| 1963 | 347 |
| 1964 | 354 |
| 1965 | 382 |
| 1966 | 333 |
| 1967 | 299 |
| 1968 | 297 |
| 1969 | 260 |
| 1970 | 207 |
| 1971 | 191 |
| 1972 | 142 |
| 1973 | 144 |
| 1974 | 144 |
| 1975 | 125 |
| 1976 | 84 |
| 1977 | 118 |
| 1978 | 106 |
| 1979 | 102 |
| 1980 | 118 |
| 1981 | 120 |
| 1982 | 88 |
| 1983 | 96 |
| 1984 | 122 |
| 1985 | 107 |
| 1986 | 106 |
| 1987 | 115 |
| 1988 | 129 |
| 1989 | 148 |
| 1990 | 128 |
| 1991 | 143 |
| 1992 | 126 |
| 1993 | 136 |
| 1994 | 137 |
| 1995 | 120 |
| 1996 | 105 |
| 1997 | 136 |
| 1998 | 132 |
| 1999 | 129 |
| 2000 | 146 |
| 2001 | 180 |
| 2002 | 179 |
| 2003 | 197 |
| 2004 | 217 |
| 2005 | 212 |
| 2006 | 266 |
| 2007 | 261 |
| 2008 | 279 |
| 2009 | 314 |
| 2010 | 313 |
| 2011 | 291 |
| 2012 | 248 |
| 2013 | 259 |
| 2014 | 236 |
| 2015 | 256 |
| 2016 | 263 |
| 2017 | 266 |
| 2018 | 237 |
| 2019 | 223 |
| 2020 | 247 |
| 2021 | 196 |
| 2022 | 227 |
| 2023 | 228 |
| 2024 | 293 |