Great; gift; or son of Oak
Darrin is a variant of Darren. While its exact roots are debated, it is often linked to the Irish surname Oakden or the Gaelic word for 'great'. It gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century due to pop culture influences.
Less common today
Darrin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #501 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The husband of Samantha on the classic sitcom Bewitched · Bewitched
American college basketball coach and former player
Former Major League Baseball catcher
Former NFL cornerback
