Total births
328
Girls' name · since 1922
Darlys
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 328 babies named Darlys, peaking in 1939. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 328
- total births
- 1922–1965
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
328 girls have been named Darlys since 1922, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Darlys recorded 328 times among girls since 1922, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 1965.
- 328 total births
- 1922–1965 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
328 girls have been named Darlys since 1922, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1965.
- 328
- total births
- 1922–1965
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Darlys was born in this single decade.
1939
Single peak year
17 babies were named Darlys in 1939 - its busiest year on record.
Darlys's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darlys splits its recorded history at 1945: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1939 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darlys at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1939
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1922
Darlys popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–1965
- Peak year (1939)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Darlys by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Darlys's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Darlys births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 16
1920s
16 births
- 1930s
1930s
110 births
- 1940s
1940s
101 births
- 1950s
1950s
78 births
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 110 births (34% of all-time use).
Darlys by state
Where Darlys concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 43 | 13.1% |
| #2 | South Dakota | | 11 | 3.4% |
Iowa share of Darlys's total US births 13.1%
Even split
43 of 328 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darlys? ▼
328 babies have been named Darlys since 1922. It was last recorded in 1965. The peak year was 1939 with 17 births.
When was Darlys most popular? ▼
Darlys was most popular in the 1930s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 1939.
Where is Darlys most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darlys are Iowa (43 births), South Dakota (11 births).
How long has the name Darlys been used? ▼
Records for Darlys go back to 1922, giving 44 years of history through 1965.
What names are similar to Darlys? ▼
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 Darlys's data
- Darlys's decade-level peak was the 1930s (110 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Iowa records the most Darlyss (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa 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 Darlys
Nearby Names Like Darlys
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darlys
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 Darlys side by side: Darlys vs Darlene Darlys vs Darla Darlys 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, 1922–1965 (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. "Darlys: Baby Name Since 1922 - 328 Births, Peak 1939." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darlys. 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 Darlys 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.