Darris
Darris is a boy baby name. Ranked #8,946 in the US, popular nicknames include Dar, Day, and Darie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Darris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,745 babies have been named Darris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darris is past its peak , currently ranked #8,946 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,946
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Darris is also used as a girl name, ranked #68809.
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About the Name Darris
Darris is a boy name .
Is Darris a boy or girl name? Darris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,946 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,809. Darris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darris is currently ranked #8,946 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darris include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darris include Darren, Darrell, Darryl, Darrius, Darrin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis