Boy · #6,101 in 2026

Darshan

Name: Popularity of the name Darshan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Darshan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,101

Peak Rank

#2,637 (1999)

Total Babies

785

5-Yr Trend

+3%

1971

First Year

1975

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#7984

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Darshan

Darshan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 30 Darshans were born — ranking #2,794 that year. As of 2026, Darshan ranks #6,101 for baby boys with 14 births, holding steady (+3%). In total, more than 785 Darshans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Darshan

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

Darren
Torsion
Tortion
Darwen
Darton
Darshana
Darlan
Dorian
Harshen
Tertian
Darwin
Darlin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darshan

What does the name Darshan mean?

Darshan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Darshan in 2026?

In 2026, Darshan ranks #6,101 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Darshan most popular?

Darshan reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #2,637 that year with 30 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Darshan most popular?

Darshan has historically been most popular in New Jersey, California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Darshan.

Is Darshan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Darshan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Darshan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darshan include Clevon, Tally, Neilson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Darshan

Darshan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 785 births in the dataset. Darshan's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #2,637. Use the chart and map above to compare Darshan'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.