Unisex · #4,725 in 2026

Daryan

Current Rank
#4,725
Peak Rank
#3,452 (2010)
Total Babies
606
5-Yr Trend
+21%
👧 Girl peak #3,038 (260 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,452 (606 total)
👦As Boy Name
1987
First Year
2026
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#3452
Peak Rank
606
Total Count
39
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1992
First Year
2008
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#3038
Peak Rank
260
Total Count
15
Years Active

The Story of Daryan

As a girl name

Daryan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1992, with 13 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 38 Daryans were born — ranking #3,038 that year. As of 2026, Daryan ranks #12,576 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 260 Daryans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Daryan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 31 Daryans were born — ranking #3,452 that year. As of 2026, Daryan ranks #4,725 for boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+21% over the past five years). In total, more than 606 Daryans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Where is Daryan most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • IR
    54%
  • LB
    19%
  • AM
    14%
  • Indonesia
    7%
  • Romania
    7%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Daryan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Daryan 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 Daryan

What does the name Daryan mean?
Daryan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Daryan in 2026?
In 2026, Daryan ranks #4,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.
When was Daryan most popular?
Daryan reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #3,452 that year with 31 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Daryan most popular?
Daryan has historically been most popular in Texas, California, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Daryan.
Is Daryan a unisex name?
Yes — Daryan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 30% of Daryans assigned female and 70% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Daryan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daryan include Pruitt, Glenny, Ferrin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Daryan

Daryan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 606 births in the dataset. Daryan's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #3,452. Use the chart and map above to compare Daryan'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.