Darrin
Pronunciation: [ d-AR-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Darrin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 132 babies have been named Darrin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darrin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,099 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,099
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Darrin
Darrin is a girl name .
Is Darrin a boy or girl name? Darrin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,099 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,404. Darrin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darrin is currently ranked #64,099 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darrin include Dar, Darr, Darry, Darrie, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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