Total births
587
Girls' name · since 1937
Darlynn
Since 1937, U.S. Social Security records show 587 babies named Darlynn, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 587
- total births
- 1937–2025
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
587 girls have been named Darlynn since 1937, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darlynn has been recorded 587 times among girls since 1937, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 2025.
- 587 total births
- 1937–2025 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
587 girls have been named Darlynn since 1937, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2025.
- 587
- total births
- 1937–2025
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Darlynn was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
24 babies were named Darlynn in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Darlynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darlynn's full recorded timeline at 1966, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1937, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1956 peak of 24 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darlynn at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Darlynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–2025
- Peak year (1956)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 89 years of records
Darlynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Darlynn's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Darlynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s
1940s
99 births
- 1950s
1950s
156 births
- 1960s
1960s
164 births
- 1970s 57
1970s
57 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s 45
2010s
45 births
- 2020s 30
2020s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 164 births (28% of all-time use).
How Darlynn 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 Darlynn's total volume
Darlynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darlynn by state
Where Darlynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 4.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Darlynn's total US births 4.8%
Even split
28 of 587 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darlynn? ▼
Since 1937, Social Security records show 587 babies named Darlynn. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1956, with 24 births.
When was Darlynn most popular? ▼
Darlynn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Darlynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darlynn are California (28 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Darlynn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darlynn since 1937 -- 89 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Darlynn? ▼
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 Darlynn's data
- Darlynn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (164 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Darlynns (28 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 Darlynn
Nearby Names Like Darlynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darlynn
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 Darlynn side by side: Darlynn vs Darlene Darlynn vs Darla Darlynn 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, 1937–2025 (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. "Darlynn: Baby Name Since 1937 - 587 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darlynn. 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 Darlynn 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.