Darwin Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Charles Darwin’s book “On the Origin of Species” is considered one of the most influential works in scientific history.

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A Deep Dive

Darwin Overview

Meaning

Dear friend

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

The name Darwin originates from the Old English words “deor” (dear) and “wine” (friend).

Pronunciation

/ˈdɑːrwɪn/

Popularity

Darwin is moderately popular worldwide, often associated with the famous naturalist Charles Darwin. In the USA, Darwin recently ranked around the 900s in popularity for boys’ names.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Unique, Vintage, Classic, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Intelligent, curious, analytical, independent
A Deep Dive

Darwin Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Darvin, Darwyn, Derwin, Darrin, Derwyn, Darien, Daryn

Common Nicknames

Dar, Win, Dary, Winny, Daz

Diminutives

Darry, Winn, Dazzy, Darie, D

Famous People

  • Charles Darwin
    (English, Naturalist)
  • Darwin Cook
    (American, Basketball Player)
  • Darwin Ortiz
    (American, Magician)
  • Darwin Barney
    (American, Baseball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Darwin Watterson
    ("The Amazing World of Gumball," TV Series)
  • "Darwin's Nightmare"
    (Documentary)
  • Darwin
    ("X-Men: First Class," Film)
  • "Darwin"
    (Song)
  • Darwin Thornberry
    ("The Wild Thornberrys," TV Series)

Places

  • Darwin City
    (Northern Territory, Australia)
  • Darwin River
    (Northern Territory, Australia)
  • Darwin Island
    (Galápagos Islands, Ecuador)
  • Darwin Falls
    (California, USA)
  • Darwin County
    (Minnesota, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Darwin?

Darwin means “dear friend” in Old English. Carrying this name often means being friendly and approachable, embodying warmth and a sense of companionship.

What Is the Origin of The Name Darwin?

Darwin has English origins. It is derived from the Old English words “deor,” meaning “dear” or “beloved,” and “wine,” meaning “friend.” The name gained historical significance through Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist, whose work on the theory of evolution brought the name into greater prominence.

Darwin Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Darwin in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#10802021#9892022#9702023
Top 3 Rankings#2971938#2991935#3051936

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Darwin

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023970
(+19 from 2022)
227
No change from 2022
0.01240
2022989
(+91 from 2021)
227
(+31 from 2021)
0.01212
20211080
(-174 from 2020)
196
(-51 from 2020)
0.01046
2020906
(+51 from 2019)
247
(+24 from 2019)
0.01335
2019957
(-50 from 2018)
223
(-14 from 2018)
0.01160
2018907
(-74 from 2017)
237
(-29 from 2017)
0.01219
2017833
(+22 from 2016)
266
(+3 from 2016)
0.01344
2016855
(+13 from 2015)
263
(+7 from 2015)
0.01298
2015868
(+40 from 2014)
256
(+20 from 2014)
0.01252
2014908
(-79 from 2013)
236
(-23 from 2013)
0.01152
2013829
(+26 from 2012)
259
(+11 from 2012)
0.01282
2012855
(-82 from 2011)
248
(-43 from 2011)
0.01222
2011773
(-41 from 2010)
291
(-22 from 2010)
0.01432
2010732
(+8 from 2009)
313
(-1 from 2009)
0.01524
2009740
(+45 from 2008)
314
(+35 from 2008)
0.01480
2008785
(+35 from 2007)
279
(+18 from 2007)
0.01280
2007820
(-39 from 2006)
261
(-5 from 2006)
0.01178
2006781
(+85 from 2005)
266
(+54 from 2005)
0.01213
2005866
(-46 from 2004)
212
(-5 from 2004)
0.00997
2004820
(+51 from 2003)
217
(+20 from 2003)
0.01027
2003871
(+30 from 2002)
197
(+18 from 2002)
0.00938
2002901
(-23 from 2001)
179
(-1 from 2001)
0.00866
2001878
(+128 from 2000)
180
(+34 from 2000)
0.00870
20001006
(+52 from 1999)
146
(+17 from 1999)
0.00699
19991058
(-28 from 1998)
129
(-2 from 1998)
0.00633
19981030
(-64 from 1997)
131
(-5 from 1997)
0.00646
1997966
(+161 from 1996)
136
(+31 from 1996)
0.00681
19961127
(-113 from 1995)
105
(-15 from 1995)
0.00524
19951014
(-71 from 1994)
120
(-17 from 1994)
0.00597
1994943
(-22 from 1993)
137
(+1 from 1993)
0.00672
1993921
(+35 from 1992)
136
(+10 from 1992)
0.00658
1992956
(-74 from 1991)
126
(-17 from 1991)
0.00600
1991882
(+28 from 1990)
143
(+15 from 1990)
0.00675
1990910
(-96 from 1989)
128
(-20 from 1989)
0.00595
1989814
(+22 from 1988)
148
(+19 from 1988)
0.00706
1988836
(+34 from 1987)
129
(+14 from 1987)
0.00644
1987870
(+10 from 1986)
115
(+9 from 1986)
0.00590
1986880
(-3 from 1985)
106
(-1 from 1985)
0.00552
1985877
(-93 from 1984)
107
(-15 from 1984)
0.00556
1984784
(+112 from 1983)
122
(+26 from 1983)
0.00650
1983896
(+61 from 1982)
96
(+8 from 1982)
0.00515
1982957
(-157 from 1981)
88
(-32 from 1981)
0.00466
1981800
(+7 from 1980)
120
(+2 from 1980)
0.00644
1980807
(+51 from 1979)
118
(+16 from 1979)
0.00636
1979858
(-27 from 1978)
102
(-4 from 1978)
0.00569
1978831
(-45 from 1977)
106
(-12 from 1977)
0.00620
1977786
(+119 from 1976)
118
(+34 from 1976)
0.00690
1976905
(-158 from 1975)
84
(-41 from 1975)
0.00515
1975747
(-70 from 1974)
125
(-19 from 1974)
0.00770
1974677
(-13 from 1973)
144
No change from 1973
0.00883
1973664
(+11 from 1972)
144
(+2 from 1972)
0.00892
1972675
(-75 from 1971)
142
(-49 from 1971)
0.00848
1971600
(-36 from 1970)
191
(-16 from 1970)
0.01051
1970564
(-90 from 1969)
207
(-53 from 1969)
0.01087
1969474
(-30 from 1968)
260
(-37 from 1968)
0.01421
1968444
(-7 from 1967)
297
(-2 from 1967)
0.01673
1967437
(-23 from 1966)
299
(-34 from 1966)
0.01680
1966414
(-11 from 1965)
333
(-49 from 1965)
0.01832
1965403
(+22 from 1964)
382
(+28 from 1964)
0.02016
1964425
(+4 from 1963)
354
(+7 from 1963)
0.01746
1963429
(-25 from 1962)
347
(-51 from 1962)
0.01681
1962404
(+4 from 1961)
398
(+24 from 1961)
0.01894
1961408
(-9 from 1960)
374
(-18 from 1960)
0.01734
1960399
No change from 1959
392
(-5 from 1959)
0.01810
1959399
(-19 from 1958)
397
(-20 from 1958)
0.01832
1958380
(+16 from 1957)
417
(+35 from 1957)
0.01935
1957396
(-6 from 1956)
382
(+11 from 1956)
0.01745
1956390
No change from 1955
371
(+28 from 1955)
0.01729
1955390
(+11 from 1954)
343
(+23 from 1954)
0.01641
1954401
(-4 from 1953)
320
(+7 from 1953)
0.01547
1953397
(+1 from 1952)
313
(+14 from 1952)
0.01563
1952398
(-20 from 1951)
299
(-24 from 1951)
0.01515
1951378
(-1 from 1950)
323
(-1 from 1950)
0.01690
1950377
(+9 from 1949)
324
(+22 from 1949)
0.01781
1949386
(+9 from 1948)
302
(+7 from 1948)
0.01676
1948395
(-26 from 1947)
295
(-55 from 1947)
0.01655
1947369
(+9 from 1946)
350
(+52 from 1946)
0.01884
1946378
(+12 from 1945)
298
(+63 from 1945)
0.01806
1945390
(-47 from 1944)
235
(-68 from 1944)
0.01714
1944343
(-9 from 1943)
303
(-29 from 1943)
0.02181
1943334
(+2 from 1942)
332
(+6 from 1942)
0.02282
1942336
(+9 from 1941)
326
(+43 from 1941)
0.02315
1941345
(-25 from 1940)
283
(-26 from 1940)
0.02255
1940320
(-14 from 1939)
309
(-23 from 1939)
0.02605
1939306
(-9 from 1938)
332
(-6 from 1938)
0.02929
1938297
(+12 from 1937)
338
(+39 from 1937)
0.02974
1937309
(-4 from 1936)
299
(-5 from 1936)
0.02734
1936305
(-6 from 1935)
304
(-26 from 1935)
0.02856
1935299
(+15 from 1934)
330
(+30 from 1934)
0.03085
1934314
(-6 from 1933)
300
No change from 1933
0.02825
1933308
(+21 from 1932)
300
(+19 from 1932)
0.02941
1932329
(+10 from 1931)
281
(+22 from 1931)
0.02615
1931339
(-7 from 1930)
259
(-21 from 1930)
0.02421
1930332
No change from 1929
280
(+2 from 1929)
0.02479
1929332
(+35 from 1928)
278
(+26 from 1928)
0.02510
1928367
(+10 from 1927)
252
(+10 from 1927)
0.02208
1927377
(+49 from 1926)
242
(+40 from 1926)
0.02083
1926426
(-28 from 1925)
202
(-23 from 1925)
0.01764
1925398
(+16 from 1924)
225
(+7 from 1924)
0.01954
1924414
(-5 from 1923)
218
(+3 from 1923)
0.01865
1923409
(+36 from 1922)
215
(+27 from 1922)
0.01899
1922445
(-30 from 1921)
188
(-26 from 1921)
0.01671
1921415
(+44 from 1920)
214
(+40 from 1920)
0.01881
1920459
(+22 from 1919)
174
(+19 from 1919)
0.01581
1919481
(-9 from 1918)
155
(-1 from 1918)
0.01527
1918472
(+25 from 1917)
156
(+23 from 1917)
0.01488
1917497
(-33 from 1916)
133
(-17 from 1916)
0.01386
1916464
(+2 from 1915)
150
(+11 from 1915)
0.01625
1915466
(+113 from 1914)
139
(+64 from 1914)
0.01578
1914579
(-76 from 1913)
75
(+1 from 1913)
0.01098
1913503
(+105 from 1912)
74
(+29 from 1912)
0.01380
1912608
(+124 from 1911)
45
(+26 from 1911)
0.00997
1911732
(-25 from 1910)
19
(+1 from 1910)
0.00787
1910707
(+186 from 1909)
18
(+7 from 1909)
0.00863
1909893
(-68 from 1908)
11
No change from 1908
0.00622
1908825
(-10 from 1907)
11
No change from 1907
0.00661
1907815
(+189 from 1906)
11
(+4 from 1906)
0.00694
19061004
(-130 from 1904)
7
(-1 from 1904)
0.00486
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1904874
(+256 from 1903)
8
(+3 from 1903)
0.00578
19031130
(-351 from 1901)
5
(-3 from 1901)
0.00387
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1901779
(+531 from 1900)
8
(+3 from 1900)
0.00692
19001310
(-506 from 1898)
5
(-3 from 1898)
0.00308
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1898804
(+48 from 1897)
8
(+1 from 1897)
0.00606
1897852
(+183 from 1893)
7
(+2 from 1893)
0.00574
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18931035
(-313 from 1889)
5
(-3 from 1889)
0.00413
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1889722
(+249 from 1884)
8
(+3 from 1884)
0.00672
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1884971
(-28 from 1882)
5
No change from 1882
0.00407
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1882943
(-77 from 1881)
5
No change from 1881
0.00410
1881866
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00462
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Darwin

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#9022021#5662022#8732023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#9832021#7962022#9172023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#8142021#10102022#9782023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9632010#8612012#11202013

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2111970#2981984#4522011

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7182017#8292018#7542023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#9172017#9952018#9672020

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#11352021#8492022#9202023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7632010#6182015#8102022

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#12862020#10222021#9602022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1661969#1791970#1561973

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#10912021#7632022#6892023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#9412017#8552018#7982023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2621971#3271975#3671979

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4902021#6972022#7662023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2341968#2171969#2511971

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2011966#2071970#1701973

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1611966#1631967#1111973

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6481998#7312011#8702023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#8712015#8742016#7892019

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#9532021#9632022#11502023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#10822021#5942022#5902023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6482017#6452020#8432023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#13352019#11862021#10062023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2471966#3181967#2911968

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5472019#4922020#4232023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#8302021#8482022#10552023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2311967#2791968#6112012

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3871970#5882008#5442009

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6412020#5152022#6212023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2821966#3611967#6982009

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6802009#7742013#8052018

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#8022009#9202015#9362021

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6362004#7532019#7062023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2881950#3461952#3311958

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1851962#2021963#1841965

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6022009#4672010#5342016

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2981965#2741968#4662001

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2362014#2552015#2112017

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3161968#3771970#4261975

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4142009#3522010#4042015

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3341959#3311964#3331965

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4292011

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1251954

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#981940

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2481957

Popularity Rankings for Darwin in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1921991#1881992#1951993

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4232015#2892018#2752019

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4751976#4611977

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5962006#7702023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7322015

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9032013#7572015#9602020

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9172017#16002018#12922019

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9402008#9462012

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Darwin a Name for Boys or Girls?

Darwin is primarily given to boys, owing to its historical and scholarly connotations associated with Charles Darwin.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Darwin

Darwin in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Charles Darwin (Naturalist, 1809–1882): An English naturalist who made significant contributions to the science of evolution through his book "On the Origin of Species."
  • Darwin Cook (Basketball Player, born 1958): An American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA.
  • Darwin Ortiz (Magician, born 1948): An American magician and author celebrated for his work in card magic and gambling.
  • Darwin Barney (Baseball Player, born 1985): An American former professional baseball infielder who played in Major League Baseball.
  • Darwin Watterson ("The Amazing World of Gumball," 2011 TV Series): A talking goldfish and the best friend and adoptive brother of Gumball Watterson.
  • "Darwin's Nightmare" (2004 Documentary): A film exploring the environmental and social impact of fishing in Tanzania's Lake Victoria.
  • Darwin ("X-Men: First Class," 2011 Film): A mutant with the ability to adapt to any environment or situation, ensuring his survival.
  • "Darwin" (1994 Song by Third Eye Blind): A song reflecting on themes of evolution and personal growth.
  • Darwin Thornberry ("The Wild Thornberrys," 1998 TV Series): The father in the adventurous Thornberry family, known for his passion for wildlife.
  • "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" (1995 Book by Daniel Dennett): A philosophical examination of the implications of Darwinian theory on various aspects of life.
  • Darwin Carmichael ("Darwin Carmichael is Going to Hell," 2009 Webcomic): A comic about a young man with bad karma trying to navigate life.
  • "Darwin Awards" (2006 Film): A dark comedy about a man investigating the Darwin Awards, which are given to people who die in humorous and ironic ways.
  • Darwin City (Northern Territory, Australia): The capital city of the Northern Territory, known for its tropical climate and as a gateway to the Kakadu National Park.
  • Darwin River (Northern Territory, Australia): A river that flows into the Darwin River Dam, which supplies water to the city of Darwin.
  • Darwin Island (Galápagos Islands, Ecuador): An uninhabited island in the Galápagos known for its rich marine biodiversity.
  • Darwin Falls (California, USA): A desert waterfall located in Death Valley National Park.
  • Darwin County (Minnesota, USA): A county known for its agricultural activities and rural landscape.
  • Darwin Mountain (Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe): A town in Zimbabwe named after the famous naturalist Charles Darwin.
  • Darwin Glacier (Antarctica): A glacier located in the Ross Dependency region of Antarctica.
  • Darwin Crater (Tasmania, Australia): A crater formed by a meteorite impact, known for its unique geological features.
  • Darwin Forest (Derbyshire, England): A holiday park located near Matlock, popular for its lodges and outdoor activities.
  • Darwin Harbour (Northern Territory, Australia): A large harbour known for its shipping and fishing activities.

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  • Derwin
  • Carlin
  • Arvin
  • Merwin
  • Harwin
  • Corwin
  • Garvin
  • Tarin
  • Alvin
  • Eldwin
  • Alwin
  • Baldwin
  • Edwin
  • Godwin
  • Irwin
  • Kelvin
  • Melvin
  • Sherwin

Sibling Names for Darwin

  • Gareth
  • Inigo
  • Lyle
  • Magnus
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