Total births
845
Unisex name · since 1950
Darlin
Darlin has 845 recorded births since 1950 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5641
- among girls today
- 845
- born since 1950
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
Darlin currently ranks #5641 among unisex names in America, with 845 babies recorded since 1950.
Social Security Administration records show Darlin recorded 845 times among girls since 1950, holding rank #5641 nationally today, ahead of 68% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2025.
- #5641 among girls today
- 845 born since 1950
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Darlin is currently the #5641 unisex name in America, more common than 68% of girls - 845 born since 1950, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5641
- among girls today
- 845
- born since 1950
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
Darlin vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5641
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 68% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Darlin was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
35 babies were named Darlin in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Darlin compares
845 Top 35% higher than 65% of 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
Darlin's all-time total is 121% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darlin | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 845 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 48 | 19,840 |
Darlin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darlin's full recorded timeline at 2000, 72% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 28% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1955, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darlin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#5,641
Active since
1950
Darlin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Darlin popularity over time - boys
91 total births recorded since 2005 (Darlin as boys' name)
Darlin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Darlin's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Darlin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 22
1950s
22 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 52
1980s
52 births
- 1990s
1990s
128 births
- 2000s
2000s
258 births
- 2010s
2010s
200 births
- 2020s
2020s
148 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 258 births (31% of all-time use).
How Darlin 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 Darlin's total volume
Darlin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darlin by state
Where Darlin concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 146 | 17.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 24 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 10 | 1.2% |
California share of Darlin's total US births 17.3%
Even split
146 of 845 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darlin? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 845 babies named Darlin. Today it holds rank #5641 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 35 births.
When was Darlin most popular? ▼
Darlin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Darlin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darlin are California (146 births), Texas (24 births), Florida (10 births).
Is Darlin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Darlin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 845 births, and as a boy's name it has 91 births.
How long has the name Darlin been used? ▼
Records for Darlin go back to 1950, giving 76 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Darlin? ▼
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 Darlin's data
- Darlin's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (258 total births) through the 2020s (148) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Darlins (146 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Darlin
Nearby Names Like Darlin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darlin
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 Darlin side by side: Darlin vs Darlene Darlin vs Darla Darlin vs Darcy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darlin
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1,136 births · Peak 1993
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5,898 births · Peak 2008
Lesli #5639
5,799 births · Peak 2001
Holiday #5643
426 births · Peak 2019
Jovanna #5638
3,203 births · Peak 2001
Norie #5644
262 births · Peak 2022
Jenifer #5637
25,551 births · Peak 1974
Liesel #5645
1,241 births · Peak 2015
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, 1950–2025 (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. "Darlin: #5641 Unisex Name - 845 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darlin. 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 Darlin 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.