Total births
729
Girls' name · since 1948
Darina
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 729 babies named Darina, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10401
- among girls today
- 729
- born since 1948
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
729 babies have been named Darina since 1948, making it today's #10401 girls' name.
Darina has 729 recorded births among girls since 1948, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10401 as of the latest data, more common than 41% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 2025.
- #10401 among girls today
- 729 born since 1948
- 2010s peak decade
- 41% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Darina is currently the #10401 girls' name in America, more common than 41% of girls - 729 born since 1948, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10401
- among girls today
- 729
- born since 1948
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
Darina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10401
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 41% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Darina was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
52 babies were named Darina in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Darina compares
729 Top 37% higher than 63% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Darina's all-time total is 91% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 729 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 48 | 19,840 |
Darina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darina's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#10,401
Active since
1948
Darina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Darina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Darina's strongest decade.
338 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Darina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 7
1940s
7 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s
2000s
154 births
- 2010s
2010s
338 births
- 2020s 109
2020s
109 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 338 births (46% of all-time use).
How Darina 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 Darina's total volume
Darina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darina by state
Where Darina concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 76 | 10.4% |
| #2 | Washington | | 38 | 5.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 11 | 1.5% |
California share of Darina's total US births 10.4%
Even split
76 of 729 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darina? ▼
729 babies have been named Darina since 1948. It currently ranks #10401 among girls. The peak year was 2011 with 52 births.
When was Darina most popular? ▼
Darina was most popular in the 2010s decade with 338 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Darina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darina are California (76 births), Washington (38 births), Florida (11 births).
How long has the name Darina been used? ▼
Records for Darina go back to 1948, giving 78 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Darina? ▼
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 Darina's data
- Darina's decade-level peak was the 2010s (338 total births); usage has since declined to 109 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Darinas (76 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 Darina
Nearby Names Like Darina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darina
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 Darina side by side: Darina vs Darlene Darina vs Darla Darina vs Darcy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darina
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1948–2025 (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. "Darina: #10401 Girls' Name - 729 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darina. 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 Darina 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 July 2026.