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Why parents love Darwin- Charles Darwin IS the most important scientist after Newton.
- Evolution changed EVERYTHING about life.
- On the Origin of Species IS the most transformative.
- Two syllables with a strong, English sound: DAR-win.
- The meaning dear friend is warmly intellectual.
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The vibe of Darwin
dear friendbeloved friendOld EnglishdeorwineCharles DarwinevolutionOrigin of Species
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Origin & history of Darwin
Old English deor (dear) + wine (friend)
→ Darwin
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Modern American roots
Darwin means dear friend. Charles Darwin IS the most important scientist — evolution changed everything. Origin of Species IS the most transformative.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Old English; Charles Darwin (1809–1882).
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Today
Darwin remains a beloved choice, ranking #921 in the US. 26,189 babies have been named Darwin since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Darwin?
1958
peak year
The name Darwin reached its peak in 1958, with 417 registrations (ranked #381). It had been quietly building for over half a century before that, first appearing in records in 1881. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #921 today, averaging about 245 new babies per year. Darwin's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 26,189 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
417
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #381)
(ranked #381)
245
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
2,450
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
26,189
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Darwin6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Darwin's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — evolution-seeking. People named Darwin tend to be strong, intellectual, and gifted at changing everything about how we understand life.
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Changed everything about life✦
Most-important-after-Newton◈
Origin-of-Species◎
Evolution♡
Dear-friendD4
A1
R9
W5
I9
N5
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
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Personality of Darwin❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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