At a glance
- In short
- Darr is a male name of American origin, a variation of Darryl and Darren.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1990 (#8,117)
- Babies in 1990
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,875 in 1952
- First recorded
- 1952
Meaning of Darr
Darr is a male name with origins that can be traced back to the United States. It is often seen as a variation of the names Darryl and Darren. In terms of pronunciation, both British English and American English pronounce it in the same way - DAHR (/dɑːr/). Although not as common as some other names, Darr has been given to newborn boys in the United States over the years. In 1990, it was given to 5 boys and ranked at 8114. The popularity of the name varied over time, with its highest ranking being in 1970 when it reached 3836. It's worth noting that Darr shares similarities with other related names, such as Darryl and Darren, which may be appealing to parents who are considering this name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Darr
English
- Pronounced DAHR /dɑr/
Popularity of Darr in the U.S.
Darr was last recorded in the U.S. in 1990, ranked #8,117 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,875 in 1952. It first appears in the records in 1952.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1952–1990 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 8,117 | ▼ 212 |
| 1989 | 5 | 7,905 | back (not recorded in 1971–1988) |
| 1970 | 7 | 3,836 | back (not recorded in 1969) |
| 1968 | 5 | 4,136 | back (not recorded in 1962–1967) |
| 1961 | 6 | 3,652 | back (not recorded in 1959–1960) |
| 1958 | 5 | 3,944 | back (not recorded in 1956–1957) |
| 1955 | 5 | 3,886 | ▼ 434 |
| 1954 | 6 | 3,452 | back (not recorded in 1953) |
| 1952 | 8 | 2,875 | new |
Notable people named Darr
- Darr Hayes Alkire was an American military pilot who led fellow prisoners at Stalag Luft III after his capture in 1944.