Total births
5,050
Girls' name · since 1902
Darline
Since 1902, U.S. Social Security records show 5,050 babies named Darline, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13537
- among girls today
- 5,050
- born since 1902
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 24%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Darline is the #13537 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 5,050 recorded since 1902.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darline has been recorded 5,050 times among girls since 1902, currently ranked #13537 nationally and more common than 24% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 2024.
- #13537 among girls today
- 5,050 born since 1902
- 1930s peak decade
- 24% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Darline is currently the #13537 girls' name in America, more common than 24% of girls - 5,050 born since 1902, peaking in the 1930s.
- #13537
- among girls today
- 5,050
- born since 1902
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 24%
- more common than other girls
Darline vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13537
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 24% of names given to girls today.
1930s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Darline was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
129 babies were named Darline in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
How Darline compares
5,050 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
Darline's all-time total is 13x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darline | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,050 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 129 | 48 | 19,840 |
Darline's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darline's full recorded timeline at 1962, 27% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 73% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2011, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1927 peak of 129 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darline at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1927
Current rank
#13,537
Active since
1902
Darline popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–2024
- Peak year (1927)
- 129
- Annual births at peak, across 123 years of records
Darline by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Darline's strongest decade.
879 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Darline births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 30
1900s
30 births
- 1910s 244
1910s
244 births
- 1920s
1920s
812 births
- 1930s
1930s
879 births
- 1940s
1940s
671 births
- 1950s
1950s
865 births
- 1960s
1960s
680 births
- 1970s 231
1970s
231 births
- 1980s 302
1980s
302 births
- 1990s 178
1990s
178 births
- 2000s 103
2000s
103 births
- 2010s 44
2010s
44 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 879 births (17% of all-time use).
How Darline 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 Darline's total volume
Darline vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darline by state
Where Darline concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 482 | 9.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 272 | 5.4% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 175 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 150 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 135 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Nebraska | | 104 | 2.1% |
| #7 | New York | | 100 | 2.0% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 99 | 2.0% |
California share of Darline's total US births 9.5%
Even split
482 of 5,050 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Darline appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darline? ▼
5,050 babies have been named Darline since 1902. It currently ranks #13537 among girls. The peak year was 1927 with 129 births.
When was Darline most popular? ▼
Darline was most popular in the 1930s decade with 879 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Darline most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darline are California (482 births), Texas (272 births), Missouri (175 births).
How long has the name Darline been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darline since 1902 -- 123 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Darline? ▼
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 Darline's data
- Darline's decade-level peak was the 1930s (879 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Darlines (482 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 Darline
Nearby Names Like Darline
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darline
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 Darline side by side: Darline vs Darlene Darline vs Darla Darline vs Darcy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darline
Canary #13536
428 births · Peak 1920
Clelia #13538
530 births · Peak 1920
Stellar #13535
192 births · Peak 2021
Isidra #13539
622 births · Peak 1921
Wanita #13534
2,534 births · Peak 1924
Magdaline #13540
1,374 births · Peak 1921
Lauryl #13533
186 births · Peak 1999
Bebe #13541
1,579 births · Peak 1932
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, 1902–2024 (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. "Darline: #13537 Girls' Name - 5,050 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darline. 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 Darline 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.