How old is someone named Darrin?
The average Darrin is 49 years old.
Half of all living Darrins are between 40 and 59.
When was Darrin popular?
Darrin had one big moment, peaking in 1965. 65% of the babies ever named Darrin arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 212 | 150 |
| 1960s | 13,687 | 11,000 |
| 1970s | 6,961 | 6,200 |
| 1980s | 3,526 | 3,300 |
| 1990s | 2,906 | 2,800 |
| 2000s | 1,536 | 1,500 |
| 2010s | 693 | 690 |
| 2020s | 216 | 220 |
How many Darrins are still alive?
About 26,000 Darrins are alive in the US today. That's 88% of the roughly 30,000 babies named Darrin since 1947.
Most Darrins ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Darrin?
More than half of living Darrins are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 6%
- Gen X 62%
- Millennial 20%
- Gen Z 9%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Darrin an old name?
Yes. Darrin is older than 77 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Darrin a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Darrins are men.
Names the same age as Darrin
NAME TWIN
Darrin's name twin is Daren. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Daren's age curve is the closest match to Darrin's: 81% alike.
Other spellings: Darin (49)
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Questions about the name Darrin
How old is the average Darrin?
The average Darrin in the US is 49 years old. The median is 55, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Darrin?
About 26,000 Darrins are alive in the US today, out of roughly 30,000 babies given the name since 1947.
When was the name Darrin most popular?
In 1965, when about 3,300 baby boys were named Darrin.
Is Darrin a Gen X name?
Yes. About 62% of living Darrins are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this