Darwin is a distinctive choice, ranked #1053 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Darwin in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1053
US Rank #839
About the Name Darwin
Darwin is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1175 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1013 in 2018 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Darwin is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #839, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Darwin
Unlikely. With around 28 UK babies named Darwin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Darwin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Darwin is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1175 places over the last five years to #1053 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Darwin is more popular in the US (#839) than in the UK (#1053). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Darwin ranks #839 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
28
UK babies named Darwin (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1175 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Darwin
Likely around 1 other Darwin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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