Daron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Daron is a Welsh name meaning 'oak', derived from the Welsh word 'dar'. It has evolved from its roots into variants like Darren. The name is associated with strength and nature, and it gained popularity in the late 20th century. There is no notable biblical relevance.
The name Daron is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Daron has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Daron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1406th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 653rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 860th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1329th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2819th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7838th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Daron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Daron"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛrən/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
The name Daron is derived from the Welsh name 'Daron', which is thought to be a variant of 'Darren' that is rooted in the Welsh word 'dar', meaning oak.
Meaning
oak
Language Evolution
Daron, Darren
Historical Usage
Daron gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Darren, Darron, Dar
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Daron is viewed as a contemporary and unique name that carries a sense of strength and nature.
Famous People
Daron Malakian - guitarist of the band System of a Down, Daron Acemoglu - noted economist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Daron"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Daron"
"Daron" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1406th of 7552 | 581 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 653rd of 10718 | 2,537 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 860th of 16616 | 2,144 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1329th of 24088 | 1,829 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2819th of 23106 | 523 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7838th of 27321 | 144 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Daron" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
54.42% 1212th/2227 |
- |
48.23% 1376th/2853 |
38.70% 1074th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.99% 587th/2937 |
24.83% 865th/3483 |
17.68% 622nd/3518 |
17.11% 692nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.65% 761st/3685 |
19.13% 856th/4475 |
17.00% 883rd/5194 |
18.05% 1140th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.96% 1052nd/4582 |
24.96% 1289th/5164 |
18.56% 1357th/7313 |
20.49% 1529th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
50.90% 2028th/3984 |
- |
57.64% 3932nd/6822 |
36.74% 2306th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Daron" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Daron"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Daron" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.