"great, rocky hill"
Origin: Irish/Gaelic
Language: English
Darrin
Pronunciation: [ d-AR-ihn ]
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Meaning & Origin
"from the oak grove"
Origin: Irish (Doire)
Language: English
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- Strongly associated with Darrin Stephens, the hapless husband in the classic TV sitcom Bewitched (1964-1972), which may feel dated
The Story of Darrin
Darrin is a variant spelling of Darren, which is believed to derive from the Irish place name Doire Fhatharta or possibly from the Gaelic name Daireann. Some scholars also connect it to the Welsh Daron, a river goddess name. The -in spelling (vs the more common -en) became popular in mid-20th century America as parents sought slight variations on familiar names.
Darren and its variants were most popular in the United States and UK from the 1950s through the 1970s. The name Darrin received significant exposure through the TV sitcom Bewitched (1964-1972), where Darrin Stephens was the main male character played by two different actors.
Darrin became a mid-century American everyman name — reliable, masculine, and unpretentious. The Bewitched association places it firmly in a specific era of American popular culture.
Historical Record
Darrin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 29,571 babies have been named Darrin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darrin is past its peak , currently ranked #3,404 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Bewitched (1964-1972) unusually featured two different actors — Dick York and Dick Sargent — playing the same character Darrin Stephens, with many viewers never noticing the switch
- Darren first entered the US Top 100 names in 1957 and peaked in 1965, making it a quintessentially Baby Boomer name
Darrin in Other Languages
Irish
Dairinn
Welsh
Daron
English
Darrin
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Darrin
Popularity Over Time
#3,404
Current Rank
Peaked 1965
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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The main human character in the classic TV sitcom Bewitched (1964-1972), married to the witch Samantha, played by Dick Y...
The main human character in the classic TV sitcom Bewitched (1964-1972), married to the witch Samantha, played by Dick York and later Dick Sargent
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,404
- Total SSA Count
- 34
- Cultural Origins
- American English Irish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Dar
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darrin
What does the name Darrin mean?
"great, rocky hill" (from Irish/Gaelic). "from the oak grove" (from Irish (Doire)). Darrin is a variant spelling of Darren, which is believed to derive from the Irish place name Doire Fhatharta or possibly from the Gaelic name Daireann. Some scholars also connect it to the Welsh Daron, a river goddess name. The -in spelling (vs the more common -en) became popular in mid-20th century America as parents sought slight variations on familiar names.
What is the origin of the name Darrin?
Darrin has Irish/Gaelic, Irish (Doire), American, English, and Irish origins. In Irish/Gaelic, it means "great, rocky hill". In Irish (Doire), it means "from the oak grove".
Is Darrin a boy or girl name?
Darrin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3404. As a girl name, it is ranked #64099. Darrin is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Darrin?
Darrin is pronounced d-AR-ihn.
How popular is the name Darrin?
Darrin is currently ranked #3404 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Darrin?
Common nicknames for Darrin include Dar and Darry.
What are good middle names for Darrin?
Popular middle name pairings include Darrin James, Darrin Lee, Darrin Scott, Darrin Michael, and Darrin Wayne.
What are good sibling names for Darrin?
Names that pair well with Darrin as siblings include Kevin, Dennis, Sharon, Donna, and Karen.
How many syllables does Darrin have?
Darrin has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Darrin a common or rare name?
Darrin is an uncommon name, ranked #3404 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Darrin
Darrin is a boy name with American, English, and Irish origins . The name means "great, rocky hill" in Irish/Gaelic .
Is Darrin a boy or girl name? Darrin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,404 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,099. Darrin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darrin is currently ranked #3,404 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Darrin has 2 syllables and is pronounced d-AR-ihn, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Darrin include Dar and Darry. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darrin include Darren, Darrell, Darryl, Darrius, Darrion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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