Total births
2,064
Girls' name · since 1926
Darlyn
Darlyn has 2,064 recorded births since 1926 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4215
- among girls today
- 2,064
- born since 1926
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
2,064 babies have been named Darlyn since 1926, making it today's #4215 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darlyn has been recorded 2,064 times among girls since 1926, currently ranked #4215 nationally and more common than 76% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1926 to 2025.
- #4215 among girls today
- 2,064 born since 1926
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Darlyn is currently the #4215 girls' name in America, more common than 76% of girls - 2,064 born since 1926, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4215
- among girls today
- 2,064
- born since 1926
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Darlyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4215
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 76% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Darlyn was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
61 babies were named Darlyn in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Darlyn compares
2,064 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
Darlyn's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darlyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,064 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 48 | 19,840 |
Darlyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darlyn's full recorded timeline at 1977, 62% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 38% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1927, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 61 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darlyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#4,215
Active since
1926
Darlyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1926–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Darlyn popularity over time - boys
33 total births recorded since 1964 (Darlyn as boys' name)
Darlyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Darlyn's strongest decade.
384 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Darlyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 17
1920s
17 births
- 1930s 114
1930s
114 births
- 1940s
1940s
200 births
- 1950s
1950s
233 births
- 1960s
1960s
165 births
- 1970s 73
1970s
73 births
- 1980s 93
1980s
93 births
- 1990s
1990s
184 births
- 2000s
2000s
335 births
- 2010s
2010s
384 births
- 2020s
2020s
266 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 384 births (19% of all-time use).
How Darlyn 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 Darlyn's total volume
Darlyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darlyn by state
Where Darlyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1926
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 420 | 20.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 74 | 3.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 33 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 17 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 12 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 11 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 11 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Florida | | 6 | 0.3% |
California share of Darlyn's total US births 20.3%
Even split
420 of 2,064 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darlyn? ▼
2,064 babies have been named Darlyn since 1926. It currently ranks #4215 among girls. The peak year was 2021 with 61 births.
When was Darlyn most popular? ▼
Darlyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 384 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Darlyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darlyn are California (420 births), Texas (74 births), New York (33 births).
How long has the name Darlyn been used? ▼
Records for Darlyn go back to 1926, giving 100 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Darlyn? ▼
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 Darlyn's data
- Darlyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (384 total births) through the 2020s (266) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Darlyns (420 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 Darlyn
Nearby Names Like Darlyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darlyn
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 Darlyn side by side: Darlyn vs Darlene Darlyn vs Darla Darlyn vs Darcy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darlyn
Adelita #4214
1,900 births · Peak 1961
Roslynn #4216
1,339 births · Peak 2014
Blaine #4213
1,236 births · Peak 1988
Shana #4217
29,635 births · Peak 1984
Thais #4212
2,225 births · Peak 2001
Jackeline #4218
6,534 births · Peak 2000
Milla #4211
2,136 births · Peak 2011
Marisela #4219
10,309 births · Peak 1985
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, 1926–2025 (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. "Darlyn: #4215 Girls' Name - 2,064 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darlyn. 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 Darlyn 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.