Boy · #4,095 in 2026

Darrow

Darrow is a surname of Scottish origin. Notable people with the surname include:Alex Darrow, American entrepreneur, founder of PictureTheWorld Barbara Darrow (1931–2018) American actress Barry Darrow, American football player Benjamin Darrow (1868–1911), American district attorney Charles Darrow (1889–1967), American businessman credited with inventing Monopoly game. Chris Darrow (1944–2020),…

Current Rank
#4,095
Peak Rank
#1,615 (2024)
Total Babies
869
5-Yr Trend
+84%
1923
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#1615
Peak Rank
869
Total Count
80
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Darrow

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Darrow is a surname of Scottish origin. Notable people with the surname include:Alex Darrow, American entrepreneur, founder of PictureTheWorld Barbara Darrow (1931–2018) American actress Barry Darrow, American football player Benjamin Darrow (1868–1911), American district attorney Charles Darrow (1889–1967), American businessman credited with inventing Monopoly game. Chris Darrow (1944–2020),…

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The Story of Darrow

Darrow first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1923, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 26 Darrows were born — ranking #4,055 that year. As of 2026, Darrow ranks #4,095 for baby boys with 26 births, rising sharply (+84% over the past five years). In total, more than 869 Darrows have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Darrow

Phonetically similar names — useful when Darrow 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 Darrow

What does the name Darrow mean?
Darrow is a surname of Scottish origin. Notable people with the surname include:Alex Darrow, American entrepreneur, founder of PictureTheWorld Barbara Darrow (1931–2018) American actress Barry Darrow, American football player Benjamin Darrow (1868–1911), American district attorney Charles Darrow (1889–1967), American businessman credited with inventing Monopoly game. Chris Darrow (1944–2020),…
How popular is Darrow in 2026?
In 2026, Darrow ranks #4,095 among boys' names in the U.S., with 26 babies given the name that year.
When was Darrow most popular?
Darrow reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #1,615 that year with 26 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Darrow most popular?
Darrow has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Darrow.
Is Darrow a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Darrow is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Darrow?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darrow include Chelsea, Lendell, Sharod. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Darrow

Darrow is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 869 births in the dataset. Darrow's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #1,615. Use the chart and map above to compare Darrow'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.