Total births
632
Girls' name · since 1938
Darilyn
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 632 babies named Darilyn, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 632
- total births
- 1938–2016
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Darilyn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 632 recorded since 1938.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darilyn has been recorded 632 times among girls since 1938, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 2016.
- 632 total births
- 1938–2016 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
632 girls have been named Darilyn since 1938, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2016.
- 632
- total births
- 1938–2016
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Darilyn was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
24 babies were named Darilyn in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Darilyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darilyn splits its recorded history at 1974: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1939 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1959 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darilyn at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Darilyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–2016
- Peak year (1959)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Darilyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Darilyn's strongest decade.
182 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Darilyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 13
1930s
13 births
- 1940s 54
1940s
54 births
- 1950s
1950s
182 births
- 1960s
1960s
107 births
- 1970s
1970s
77 births
- 1980s 66
1980s
66 births
- 1990s
1990s
82 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
- 2010s 27
2010s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 182 births (29% of all-time use).
How Darilyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Darilyn's total volume
Darilyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darilyn by state
Where Darilyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 0.9% |
California share of Darilyn's total US births 0.9%
6 of 632 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darilyn? ▼
632 babies have been named Darilyn since 1938. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1959 with 24 births.
When was Darilyn most popular? ▼
Darilyn was most popular in the 1950s decade with 182 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
Where is Darilyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darilyn are California (6 births).
How long has the name Darilyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darilyn since 1938 -- 79 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Darilyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darlene, Darla, Darcy, Dara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Darilyn's data
- Darilyn's decade-level peak was the 1950s (182 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Darilyns (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Darilyn
Nearby Names Like Darilyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darilyn
Darlene Girl
#1779 204,942 births
Darla Girl
#1026 43,667 births
Darcy Girl
#978 23,418 births
Dara Girl
#1035 13,692 births
Daria Girl
#1955 9,063 births
Compare Darilyn side by side: Darilyn vs Darlene Darilyn vs Darla Darilyn vs Darcy
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1938–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darilyn: Baby Name Since 1938 - 632 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darilyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Darilyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.