Darshan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Darshan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 757 babies have been named Darshan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darshan is past its peak , currently ranked #6,782 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,782
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Darshan
Darshan is a boy name .
Is Darshan a boy or girl name? Darshan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,782 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,314. Darshan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darshan is currently ranked #6,782 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darshan include Dar, Dars, Darsy, Darsie, Han, Hany, Hanie, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darshan include Darsh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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