Total births
884
Girls' name · since 1921
Darlean
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 884 babies named Darlean, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 884
- total births
- 1921–1979
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
884 girls have been named Darlean since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Darlean recorded 884 times among girls since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1979.
- 884 total births
- 1921–1979 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
884 girls have been named Darlean since 1921, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1979.
- 884
- total births
- 1921–1979
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Darlean was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
47 babies were named Darlean in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Darlean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darlean's SSA record in two at 1951 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darlean at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Darlean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1979
- Peak year (1958)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Darlean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Darlean's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Darlean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 49
1920s
49 births
- 1930s 100
1930s
100 births
- 1940s
1940s
148 births
- 1950s
1950s
272 births
- 1960s
1960s
245 births
- 1970s 70
1970s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 272 births (31% of all-time use).
How Darlean 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 Darlean's total volume
Darlean vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darlean by state
Where Darlean concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 48 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
Mississippi share of Darlean's total US births 5.4%
Even split
48 of 884 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darlean? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 884 babies named Darlean. The most recent recorded year was 1979. Its busiest year on record was 1958, with 47 births.
When was Darlean most popular? ▼
Darlean was most popular in the 1950s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Darlean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darlean are Mississippi (48 births), Texas (10 births), Louisiana (7 births).
How long has the name Darlean been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darlean since 1921 -- 59 years through the most recent 1979 data.
What names are similar to Darlean? ▼
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 Darlean's data
- Darlean's decade-level peak was the 1950s (272 total births); usage has since declined to 70 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Darleans (48 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Darlean
Nearby Names Like Darlean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darlean
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 Darlean side by side: Darlean vs Darlene Darlean vs Darla Darlean vs Darcy
Related Names
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, 1921–1979 (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. "Darlean: Baby Name Since 1921 - 884 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darlean. 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 Darlean 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.