Total births
172
Girls' name · since 2012
Darleth
Since 2012, U.S. Social Security records show 172 babies named Darleth, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5781
- among girls today
- 172
- born since 2012
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
172 babies have been named Darleth since 2012, making it today's #5781 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darleth has been recorded 172 times among girls since 2012, currently ranked #5781 nationally and more common than 67% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2012 to 2025.
- #5781 among girls today
- 172 born since 2012
- 2020s peak decade
- 67% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Darleth is currently the #5781 girls' name in America, more common than 67% of girls - 172 born since 2012, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5781
- among girls today
- 172
- born since 2012
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Darleth vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5781
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 67% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Darleth was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
38 babies were named Darleth in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Darleth compares
172 34th percentile among 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
Darleth's all-time total is 55% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darleth | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 172 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 48 | 19,840 |
Darleth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darleth's SSA record in two at 2021 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darleth at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#5,781
Active since
2012
Darleth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2012–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Darleth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Darleth's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Darleth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
60 births
- 2020s
2020s
112 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 112 births (65% of all-time use).
Darleth by state
Where Darleth concentrates geographically, total births since 2012
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 28 | 16.3% |
| #2 | California | | 19 | 11.0% |
Texas share of Darleth's total US births 16.3%
Even split
28 of 172 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darleth? ▼
Since 2012, Social Security records show 172 babies named Darleth. Today it holds rank #5781 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 38 births.
When was Darleth most popular? ▼
Darleth was most popular in the 2020s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Darleth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darleth are Texas (28 births), California (19 births).
How long has the name Darleth been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darleth since 2012 -- 14 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Darleth? ▼
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 Darleth's data
- Texas records the most Darleths (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Darleth
Nearby Names Like Darleth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darleth
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 Darleth side by side: Darleth vs Darlene Darleth vs Darla Darleth vs Darcy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darleth
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, 2012–2025 (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. "Darleth: #5781 Girls' Name - 172 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darleth. 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 Darleth 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.