Darvin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Darvin has its roots in the Old English name 'Deorwine,' meaning 'dear friend.' Over time, it evolved from Deorwine to Darwin and eventually to Darvin. It is associated with traits of friendship and intelligence, particularly due to its connection with Charles Darwin. There is no specific biblical relevance to the name.
The name Darvin is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation 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. From 2020-2022, Darvin 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, 'Darvin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2189th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1067th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1095th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1449th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2180th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3242nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4069th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Darvin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Darvin"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɑːrvɪn/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Darvin is a variant of Darwin, which is derived from the Old English name 'Deorwine,' meaning 'dear friend.' It gained prominence due to the famous naturalist Charles Darwin.
Meaning
dear friend
Language Evolution
Deorwine, Darwin, Darvin
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, especially after the publication of Charles Darwin's works on natural selection.
Variants & Derivatives
Darwin, Darv, Darvyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Darvin is perceived as unique and has a modern appeal, often associated with intelligence and curiosity due to its connection to Charles Darwin.
Famous People
Darvin Ham, Darvin Adams
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Darvin"
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 "Darvin"
"Darvin" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2189th of 7545 | 220 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1067th of 6773 | 706 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1095th of 7552 | 898 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1449th of 10718 | 574 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2180th of 16616 | 487 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3242nd of 24088 | 488 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4069th of 23106 | 307 |
Regional Popularity of "Darvin" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
54.59% 844th/1546 |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
49.38% 1162nd/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
47.60% 1060th/2227 |
49.30% 1198th/2430 |
44.27% 1263rd/2853 |
57.80% 1604th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
45.62% 1589th/3483 |
44.14% 1553rd/3518 |
- |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
54.38% 2004th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
52.45% 2724th/5194 |
48.01% 3033rd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
57.15% 2951st/5164 |
47.61% 3482nd/7313 |
49.12% 3666th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
63.97% 4364th/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Darvin" 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 "Darvin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Darvin" 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.