Darrian is of American origin, derived from an Irish surname 'Ó Dairbhre' which means 'descendant of Dairbhre'. The name Dairbhre itself translates to 'first fruit', implying a connection to the harvest season or abundance. It was popularized as a given name in the United States during the 20th century, with its peak usage in the mid-1970s.
The name Darrain experienced a significant gap between its usage in 1968 and 1993, with no births recorded in the intervening years. The total number of babies named Darrain over this period is relatively low at thirteen.