Unisex · #9,581 in 2026

Darrein

Current Rank
#9,581
Peak Rank
#6,670 (1992)
Total Babies
28
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #10,569 (7 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,670 (28 total)
👦As Boy Name
1992
First Year
2003
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#6670
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
5
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1994
First Year
1994
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#10569
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Darrein

As a girl name

Darrein first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1994, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 7 Darreins were born — ranking #10,569 that year. As of 2026, Darrein ranks #10,569 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 7 Darreins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Darrein first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1992, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 7 Darreins were born — ranking #6,670 that year. As of 2026, Darrein ranks #9,581 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Darreins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Darrein

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Darrein

What does the name Darrein mean?
Darrein is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Darrein in 2026?
In 2026, Darrein ranks #9,581 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Darrein most popular?
Darrein reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #6,670 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Darrein a unisex name?
Yes — Darrein is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 20% of Darreins assigned female and 80% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Darrein?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darrein include Dual, Akintunde, Tolan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Darrein

Darrein is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Darrein's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #6,670. Use the chart and map above to compare Darrein'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.