Nameberry of the Day: Darwin
April 19
Naturalist and biologist Charles Robert Darwin died on April 19, 1882 at the age of 73.
Widely remembered for his contributions to evolutionary biology, Darwin’s theories of natural selection and descending from a common ancestor were revolutionary in the world’s understanding of today’s living beings.
Science-minded parents have been inspired by Darwin for over a century, with the name Darwin charting in the US dating back as far as 1881 — right at the end of Charles’ lifetime.
The surname Darwin is derived from the Old English Dēorwine, meaning “dear friend”. Darwin peaked in the ‘30s at #297, and remains just inside the Top 1000 to this day — although its downward trend over the last decade suggests it could be at risk of extinction.
Some more options inspired by famous scientists of the past include Edison, Galileo, Kepler, and Faraday.
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