Darin
Pronunciation: [ d-AR-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Darin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 364 babies have been named Darin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,311 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,311
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Darin
Darin is a girl name .
Is Darin a boy or girl name? Darin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,311 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,577. Darin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darin is currently ranked #64,311 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darin include Dar, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darin include Dariana, Daria, Dariela, Darianna, Dariyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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