Total births
312
Girls' name · since 1921
Darlis
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 312 babies named Darlis, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 312
- total births
- 1921–1965
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Darlis is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 312 have been recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darlis has been recorded 312 times among girls since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1965.
- 312 total births
- 1921–1965 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
312 girls have been named Darlis since 1921, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1965.
- 312
- total births
- 1921–1965
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Darlis was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
14 babies were named Darlis in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Darlis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darlis's full recorded timeline at 1947, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1921, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1956 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darlis at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Darlis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1965
- Peak year (1956)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Darlis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Darlis's strongest decade.
93 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Darlis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 24
1920s
24 births
- 1930s
1930s
75 births
- 1940s
1940s
93 births
- 1950s
1950s
81 births
- 1960s
1960s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 93 births (30% of all-time use).
Darlis by state
Where Darlis concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 25 | 8.0% |
Pennsylvania share of Darlis's total US births 8.0%
25 of 312 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darlis? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 312 babies named Darlis. The most recent recorded year was 1965. Its busiest year on record was 1956, with 14 births.
When was Darlis most popular? ▼
Darlis was most popular in the 1940s decade with 93 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Darlis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darlis are Pennsylvania (25 births).
How long has the name Darlis been used? ▼
Records for Darlis go back to 1921, giving 45 years of history through 1965.
What names are similar to Darlis? ▼
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 Darlis's data
- Darlis's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (93 total births) through the 1960s (39) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Darliss (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Darlis
Nearby Names Like Darlis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darlis
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 Darlis side by side: Darlis vs Darlene Darlis vs Darla Darlis 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, 1921–1965 (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. "Darlis: Baby Name Since 1921 - 312 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darlis. 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 Darlis 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.