Total births
1,819
Boys' name · since 1911
Darl
Darl has 1,819 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1928 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,819
- total births
- 1911–1999
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Darl sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,819 recorded since 1911.
Social Security Administration records show Darl recorded 1,819 times among boys since 1911, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1999.
- 1,819 total births
- 1911–1999 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,819 boys have been named Darl since 1911, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1999.
- 1,819
- total births
- 1911–1999
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Darl was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
46 babies were named Darl in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Darl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darl's full recorded timeline at 1950, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1911, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1928 peak of 46 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darl at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Darl popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1999
- Peak year (1928)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 89 years of records
Darl popularity over time - girls
63 total births recorded since 1921 (Darl as girls' name)
Darl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Darl's strongest decade.
360 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Darl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 110
1910s
110 births
- 1920s
1920s
317 births
- 1930s
1930s
360 births
- 1940s
1940s
315 births
- 1950s
1950s
330 births
- 1960s
1960s
229 births
- 1970s 100
1970s
100 births
- 1980s 36
1980s
36 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 360 births (20% of all-time use).
How Darl compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Darl's total volume
Darl vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Darl by state
Where Darl concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 242 | 13.3% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 145 | 8.0% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 51 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 31 | 1.7% |
| #5 | West Virginia | | 20 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Iowa | | 15 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 6 | 0.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Darl's total US births 13.3%
Even split
242 of 1,819 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darl? ▼
1,819 babies have been named Darl since 1911. It was last recorded in 1999. The peak year was 1928 with 46 births.
When was Darl most popular? ▼
Darl was most popular in the 1930s decade with 360 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Darl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darl are Pennsylvania (242 births), Ohio (145 births), Indiana (51 births).
How long has the name Darl been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darl since 1911 -- 89 years through the most recent 1999 data.
What names are similar to Darl? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darrell, Darren, Darryl, Daryl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Darl's data
- Darl's decade-level peak was the 1930s (360 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Darls (242 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Darl
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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, 1911–1999 (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. "Darl: Baby Name Since 1911 - 1,819 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darl. 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 Darl 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.