Darianna
Of Persian origin, meaning "possessor of wealth or fortune".
Name Census estimates that about 1,237 living Americans carry the first name Darianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Darianna today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darianna births was 2013 (64 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darianna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Darianna is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 277,085 Americans
Peak year
2013
64 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,759
Tracked since 1989
Census
Darianna in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 899 people with the first name Darianna, which placed it at #13,432 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#13,432
National first-name rank
People counted
899
899 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
56.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Darianna
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Darianna is Hispanic at 56.0%. The next largest groups are Black (29.7%) and White (9.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Darianna described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Darianna at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino56.0% · 503
- Black or African American29.7% · 267
- White9.2% · 83
- Two or more races4.3% · 39
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 1
Popularity
Darianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darianna from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 519 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Darianna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darianna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Darianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dariannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Darianna, while Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 52 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Darianna
The name Darianna is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "Dara," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." The name's earliest known use can be traced back to ancient Persia, where it was likely used as a name for girls born into affluent families.
In the 7th century, during the Islamic conquest of Persia, the name Darianna gained popularity among Persian Muslims. It is mentioned in several historical records and texts from this period, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Darianna can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet and scholar, Ferdowsi, who lived from 940 to 1020 AD. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi mentions a character named Darianna, though little is known about the significance of this character in the work.
In the 12th century, a notable Persian woman named Darianna lived in the city of Nishapur, which was then a center of learning and culture. She was a renowned calligrapher and artist, and her works were highly praised by her contemporaries.
During the Safavid Dynasty in Persia (1501-1736), the name Darianna gained further prominence. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Darianna Begum, a princess and poet who lived in the 16th century. Her poetry and literary works were celebrated throughout the Persian-speaking world.
Another notable figure was Darianna Khanum, a 19th-century Persian painter and calligrapher. Her works were highly regarded for their intricate details and vibrant colors, and she was celebrated as one of the most talented female artists of her time.
In the 20th century, the name Darianna continued to be used in Persian-speaking communities, though it remained relatively uncommon. One notable individual was Darianna Forouhar, an Iranian activist and writer who fought for human rights and democracy in Iran. She was tragically assassinated in 1998 for her political activities.
While the name Darianna has its roots in Persian culture, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in Western countries. However, its meaning and historical significance remain closely tied to its Persian origins.
People
Darianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darianna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Darianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,237 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darianna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 277,085 US residents.
Is Darianna a common name?
We classify Darianna as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,252 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Darianna was 2013, when 64 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darianna is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Darianna in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 899 people with the name Darianna, or 0.30 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,432 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Darianna in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Darianna?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Darianna appears almost entirely female. Of the 899 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Darianna?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Darianna is Hispanic at 56.0%. The next largest groups are Black (29.7%) and White (9.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Darianna most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Darianna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.0% (503 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Darianna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darianna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Darianna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darianna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Darianna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Darianna as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.