Total births
12
Unisex name · since 1951
Darley
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 12 babies named Darley, peaking in 1951. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1951–2023
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Darley sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 12 recorded since 1951.
Social Security Administration records show Darley recorded 12 times among girls since 1951, 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 1951 to 2023.
- 12 total births
- 1951–2023 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
12 girls have been named Darley since 1951, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2023.
- 12
- total births
- 1951–2023
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Darley was born in this single decade.
1951
Single peak year
6 babies were named Darley in 1951 - its busiest year on record.
Darley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darley splits its recorded history at 2023: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1951 (6 births).
Darley at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1951
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Darley popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2023
- Peak year (1951)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Darley popularity over time - boys
6 total births recorded since 1936 (Darley as boys' name)
Darley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Darley's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Darley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
6 births
- 2020s
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 6 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darley? ▼
12 babies have been named Darley since 1951. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1951 with 6 births.
When was Darley most popular? ▼
Darley was most popular in the 1950s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1951.
Is Darley a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Darley is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 12 births, and as a boy's name it has 6 births.
How long has the name Darley been used? ▼
Records for Darley go back to 1951, giving 73 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Darley? ▼
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 Darley's data
- Darley's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2020s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Darley
Nearby Names Like Darley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darley
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 Darley side by side: Darley vs Darlene Darley vs Darla Darley vs Darcy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1951–2023 (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. "Darley: Baby Name Since 1951 - 12 Births, Peak 1951." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darley. 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 Darley 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.