Unisex · #10,716 in 2026

Daryen

Current Rank
#10,716
Peak Rank
#7,770 (1994)
Total Babies
38
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,720 (14 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,770 (38 total)
👦As Boy Name
1994
First Year
2014
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#7770
Peak Rank
38
Total Count
7
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1993
First Year
1994
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#8720
Peak Rank
14
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Daryen

As a girl name

Daryen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1993, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 9 Daryens were born — ranking #8,720 that year. As of 2026, Daryen ranks #13,429 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Daryens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Daryen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1994, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 6 Daryens were born — ranking #7,770 that year. As of 2026, Daryen ranks #10,716 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Daryens 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 Daryen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Daryen 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 Daryen

What does the name Daryen mean?
Daryen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Daryen in 2026?
In 2026, Daryen ranks #10,716 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Daryen most popular?
Daryen reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #7,770 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Daryen a unisex name?
Yes — Daryen is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 27% of Daryens assigned female and 73% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Daryen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daryen include Nickles, Shawnell, Shaban. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Daryen

Daryen is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Daryen's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #7,770. Use the chart and map above to compare Daryen'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.