Total births
1,536
Girls' name · since 1920
Darlena
1,536 babies named Darlena in U.S. Social Security records since 1920, with the highest year being 1964. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,536
- total births
- 1920–2015
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1,536 girls have been named Darlena since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Darlena has 1,536 recorded births among girls since 1920, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2015.
- 1,536 total births
- 1920–2015 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,536 girls have been named Darlena since 1920, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2015.
- 1,536
- total births
- 1920–2015
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Darlena was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
53 babies were named Darlena in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Darlena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darlena's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1964 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darlena at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Darlena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2015
- Peak year (1964)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 96 years of records
Darlena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Darlena's strongest decade.
412 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Darlena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1930s 81
1930s
81 births
- 1940s
1940s
194 births
- 1950s
1950s
331 births
- 1960s
1960s
412 births
- 1970s
1970s
209 births
- 1980s 147
1980s
147 births
- 1990s 105
1990s
105 births
- 2000s 34
2000s
34 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 412 births (27% of all-time use).
How Darlena 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 Darlena's total volume
Darlena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darlena by state
Where Darlena concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | West Virginia | | 55 | 3.6% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 40 | 2.6% |
| #3 | California | | 37 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 32 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Texas | | 17 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Kentucky | | 16 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
West Virginia share of Darlena's total US births 3.6%
Even split
55 of 1,536 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darlena? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 1,536 babies named Darlena. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1964, with 53 births.
When was Darlena most popular? ▼
Darlena was most popular in the 1960s decade with 412 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
Where is Darlena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darlena are West Virginia (55 births), Indiana (40 births), California (37 births).
How long has the name Darlena been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darlena since 1920 -- 96 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Darlena? ▼
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 Darlena's data
- Darlena's decade-level peak was the 1960s (412 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- West Virginia records the most Darlenas (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. West Virginia 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 Darlena
Nearby Names Like Darlena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darlena
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 Darlena side by side: Darlena vs Darlene Darlena vs Darla Darlena 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, 1920–2015 (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. "Darlena: Baby Name Since 1920 - 1,536 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darlena. 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 Darlena 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.