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Darwin

male

Meaning

"Dear Friend"

Originally an English surname, it became a given name and is etymologically linked to notions of dear friendship.

Popularity History of Darwin

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#839Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#839

Darwin was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+130

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Darwin Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Darwin.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Darwin

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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