Darrin
Meaning of Darrin
The name Darrin, pronounced DAIR-in (/dɑrˈɪn/), is a male given name with variations including Darren and Darin. The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1960s. It saw its highest rank of 102 in 1965 and has since experienced a gradual decline in usage, with only 26 occurrences reported in 2023. Darrin is often associated with qualities of leadership and charisma, possibly influenced by its use in popular culture, such as the character Darrin Stephens from the classic TV show "Bewitched." Despite its decreased frequency in recent years, Darrin remains a timeless choice for parents seeking a strong and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DAIR-in (/dɑrˈɪn/)
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Notable People Named Darrin
| Darrin Hancock is a retired American professional basketball player known for his strong offense and agile moves, who was ranked among the country's best high school basketball players in the late 1980s and played for the University of Kansas Jayhawks. |
| Darrin Bell is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American editorial cartoonist and comic strip creator known for the syndicated comic strips Candorville and Rudy Park, and is a syndicated editorial cartoonist with King Features. |
| Darrin Milo Nelson is a former NFL running back and return specialist for the Minnesota Vikings and San Diego Chargers, known for his college football career at Stanford University. |
| Darrin Alexander Winston was an American professional baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball and had six children. |
| Darrin Simmons is an American football coach known for his long tenure as the assistant head coach and special teams coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL. |
