How old is someone named Darwin?
The average Darwin is 43 years old.
Half of all living Darwins are between 17 and 66. The average sits between a large older group and a younger one, so many Darwins are much older than 43.
When was Darwin popular?
Darwin is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1958 but no single era. You'll meet Darwins of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 66 | 0 |
| 1910s | 964 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,208 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,036 | 390 |
| 1940s | 3,033 | 1,300 |
| 1950s | 3,497 | 2,300 |
| 1960s | 3,447 | 2,800 |
| 1970s | 1,363 | 1,200 |
| 1980s | 1,150 | 1,100 |
| 1990s | 1,297 | 1,300 |
| 2000s | 2,267 | 2,200 |
| 2010s | 2,630 | 2,600 |
| 2020s | 1,435 | 1,400 |
How many Darwins are still alive?
About 17,000 Darwins are alive in the US today. That's 63% of the roughly 26,000 babies named Darwin since 1881.
Roughly half of all Darwins ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Darwin?
About one in four living Darwins are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Darwin an old name?
Somewhat. Darwin is older than 69 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Darwin will be 37 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Darwins make up more of the total.
Is Darwin a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Darwins are men.
Names the same age as Darwin
NAME TWIN
Darwin's name twin is Van. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Van's age curve is the closest match to Darwin's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Darwin
How old is the average Darwin?
The average Darwin in the US is 43 years old. The median is 44, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Darwin?
About 17,000 Darwins are alive in the US today, out of roughly 26,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Darwin most popular?
In 1958, when about 430 baby boys were named Darwin.
Is Darwin a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 27% of living Darwins, but the name spans several generations.
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