Darrin Downey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darrin Downey — English
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darrin Downey is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darrin is a masculine given name of English origin. Darrin is both a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Darrin Bell (born 1975), American editorial cartoonist Darrin Kenneth O'Brien (born 1969), stage name Snow (musician), Canadian musician Darrin Brown (born 1970), Canadian actor Darrin Camilleri (born 1992), American politician Darrin Canniff (born c. The surname Downey: Downey is an Irish surname that means in English “belonging to a fort”. The name is found from ancient times in areas of Ireland's modern County Galway, southwest Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Ulster and Leinster and is believed to be the surname of three distinct families. In Ulster, Downey (I. Ó Duibheanaigh) were the chiefs of the Ulaid petty-kingdom of Cinel Amhalgaidh, now known in the Anglicised form as Clanawley in County Down. Darrin is a rare first name, carried by approximately 29K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darrin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darrin

English

Darrin is both a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Darrin Bell (born 1975), American editorial cartoonist Darrin Kenneth O'Brien (born 1969), stage name Snow (musician), Canadian musician Darrin Brown (born 1970), Canadian actor Darrin Camilleri (born 1992), American politician Darrin Canniff (born c.

Surname: Downey

Irish

Downey is an Irish surname that means in English “belonging to a fort”. The name is found from ancient times in areas of Ireland's modern County Galway, southwest Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Ulster and Leinster and is believed to be the surname of three distinct families. In Ulster, Downey (I. Ó Duibheanaigh) were the chiefs of the Ulaid petty-kingdom of Cinel Amhalgaidh, now known in the Anglicised form as Clanawley in County Down.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Darrin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Darrin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Darrin Downey

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Darrin Downey:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Darrin?
The first name Darrin originates from English. Darrin is both a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Darrin Bell (born 1975), American editorial cartoonist Darrin Kenneth O'Brien (born 1969), stage name Snow (musician), Canadian musician Darrin Brown (born 1970), Canadian actor Darrin Camilleri (born 1992), American politician Darrin Canniff (born c.
When was Darrin most popular?
The name Darrin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Downey?
The surname Downey originates from Irish. Downey is an Irish surname that means in English “belonging to a fort”. The name is found from ancient times in areas of Ireland's modern County Galway, southwest Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Ulster and Leinster and is believed to be the surname of three distinct families. In Ulster, Downey (I. Ó Duibheanaigh) were the chiefs of the Ulaid petty-kingdom of Cinel Amhalgaidh, now known in the Anglicised form as Clanawley in County Down.
What are the origins of the name Darrin Downey?
The name Darrin Downey combines two different traditions: the first name Darrin has English roots, while the surname Downey originates from Irish.
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