Darwin is a name of English origin, derived from the surname " Дарвин ". The surname itself is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "from the dwelling by the deer hill". The name Darwin is often associated with Charles Darwin, the famous English naturalist who is best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory.
The first recorded use of the given name Darwin is in the 19th century, likely inspired by the famous scientist. Before this time, Darwin was primarily used as a surname. The name gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Australia, and Canada.
There is no specific meaning or symbolism associated with the name Darwin outside of its origins and history. However, some people may associate the name with intelligence, scientific achievement, or a love for nature due to Charles Darwin's legacy. Despite this, each person named Darwin has their own unique identity and story unrelated to the famous scientist.
In terms of popularity, the name Darwin has never been particularly common. It is not among the top 1000 names in any English-speaking country according to recent data from the Social Security Administration. However, it remains a distinctive and memorable choice for parents looking for an unusual name with historical significance.
The name Darwin has seen a significant rise and fall in popularity over the years in the United States. The name first appeared in the top 1000 baby names list in 1881 with 5 births that year, followed by another 5 births in 1882. It then disappeared from the list until 1889 when it had 8 births.
The name Darwin continued to fluctuate in popularity over the next few decades, reaching a peak of 45 births in 1912 and 74 births in 1913. However, it declined again in the following years, with only 11 births recorded in 1916.
In the mid-20th century, the name Darwin saw another surge in popularity, reaching a peak of 450 births in 1958. It remained relatively popular throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, with around 300 to 400 births each year.
However, starting from the late 1970s, the name Darwin began to decline in popularity once again. By the mid-1980s, it had fallen below 100 births per year and continued to decrease in popularity throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.
Despite its recent decline, the name Darwin has seen a slight resurgence in popularity in recent years, with over 200 births recorded each year between 2015 and 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 25,805 births of the name Darwin in the United States since 1881.
This data shows that while the name Darwin has not consistently remained popular over time, it has still been given to thousands of children throughout history and continues to be chosen by parents today.