Darwyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Darwyn is an English name that means 'beloved friend', originating from the Old English 'Deorwine'. It has evolved through various forms such as Deorwine and Darwin. The name is associated with traits of friendship and intellect, particularly due to its connection with Charles Darwin, who popularized the name in the 19th century. It does not have biblical relevance.

The name Darwyn is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Darwyn 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, 'Darwyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2262nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2388th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4071st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7156th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10991st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11453rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Darwyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Darwyn"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdɑːrwɪn/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

The name Darwyn is derived from the Old English name 'Deorwine', meaning 'dear friend' or 'beloved friend'.

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Meaning

beloved friend

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Language Evolution

Deorwine, Derwyn, Darwin

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to the influence of Charles Darwin, the naturalist.

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Variants & Derivatives

Darwin, Darwyn

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Darwyn is seen as a unique and modern name, often associated with intellect and creativity due to its connection with Charles Darwin.

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Famous People

Darwyn McGowan, Darwyn H. Hwang

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Darwyn"

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 "Darwyn"

"Darwyn" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 6687th of 7545 10
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2262nd of 6773 200
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2388th of 7552 222
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 4071st of 10718 104
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 7156th of 16616 74
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 10991st of 24088 70
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 11453rd of 23106 56

Regional Popularity of "Darwyn" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
67.27%
1040th/1546
75.26%
1171st/1556
89.72%
2111th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 67.94%
1651st/2430
- 60.61%
1682nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - 71.13%
4464th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Darwyn" 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 "Darwyn"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Darwyn" 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.