Unisex · #12,490 in 2026

Darean

Current Rank
#12,490
Peak Rank
#5,928 (1995)
Total Babies
56
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,766 (26 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,928 (56 total)
👦As Boy Name
1985
First Year
2009
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#5928
Peak Rank
56
Total Count
9
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1992
First Year
1995
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#8766
Peak Rank
26
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Darean

As a girl name

Darean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1992, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 9 Dareans were born — ranking #8,766 that year. As of 2026, Darean ranks #8,766 for girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Dareans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Darean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 9 Dareans were born — ranking #5,928 that year. As of 2026, Darean ranks #12,490 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 56 Dareans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Darean

Phonetically similar names — useful when Darean is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darean

What does the name Darean mean?
Darean is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Darean in 2026?
In 2026, Darean ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Darean most popular?
Darean reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #5,928 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Darean a unisex name?
Yes — Darean is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 32% of Dareans assigned female and 68% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Darean?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darean include Hermenegildo, Erasto, Talvin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Darean

Darean is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 56 births in the dataset. Darean's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #5,928. Use the chart and map above to compare Darean's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.