Total births
1,414
Girls' name · since 1915
Darlyne
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 1,414 babies named Darlyne, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,414
- total births
- 1915–2021
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1,414 girls have been named Darlyne since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darlyne has been recorded 1,414 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, 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 1915 to 2021.
- 1,414 total births
- 1915–2021 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,414 girls have been named Darlyne since 1915, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,414
- total births
- 1915–2021
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Darlyne was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
50 babies were named Darlyne in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
Darlyne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darlyne splits its recorded history at 1949: 30% of all births land in the more recent half, 70% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1935 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darlyne at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1935
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Darlyne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2021
- Peak year (1935)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Darlyne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Darlyne's strongest decade.
415 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Darlyne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 49
1910s
49 births
- 1920s
1920s
232 births
- 1930s
1930s
415 births
- 1940s
1940s
315 births
- 1950s
1950s
190 births
- 1960s 123
1960s
123 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s 25
2000s
25 births
- 2010s 31
2010s
31 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 415 births (29% of all-time use).
How Darlyne 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 Darlyne's total volume
Darlyne vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darlyne by state
Where Darlyne concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 89 | 6.3% |
| #2 | North Dakota | | 59 | 4.2% |
| #3 | California | | 50 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Iowa | | 41 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 23 | 1.6% |
| #6 | Kansas | | 13 | 0.9% |
| #7 | New York | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 6 | 0.4% |
Minnesota share of Darlyne's total US births 6.3%
Even split
89 of 1,414 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Darlyne appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darlyne? ▼
Darlyne has been given to 1,414 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 50 babies were born in 1935, its single highest year.
When was Darlyne most popular? ▼
Darlyne was most popular in the 1930s decade with 415 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Darlyne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darlyne are Minnesota (89 births), North Dakota (59 births), California (50 births).
How long has the name Darlyne been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darlyne since 1915 -- 107 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Darlyne? ▼
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 Darlyne's data
- Darlyne's decade-level peak was the 1930s (415 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Darlynes (89 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Darlyne
Nearby Names Like Darlyne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darlyne
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 Darlyne side by side: Darlyne vs Darlene Darlyne vs Darla Darlyne vs Darcy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1915–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darlyne: Baby Name Since 1915 - 1,414 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darlyne. 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 Darlyne 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.