Total births
24
Boys' name · since 1992
Darnay
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 24 babies named Darnay, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 1992–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
Darnay is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 24 have been recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Darnay recorded 24 times among boys since 1992, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2000.
- 24 total births
- 1992–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 79% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
24 boys have been named Darnay since 1992, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 24
- total births
- 1992–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
79% of everyone ever named Darnay was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
7 babies were named Darnay in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Darnay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darnay's full recorded timeline at 1998, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2000, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darnay at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Darnay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2000
- Peak year (1992)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Darnay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darnay's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 79% of all-time use.
Darnay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
19 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 19 births (79% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darnay? ▼
Darnay has been given to 24 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 7 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Darnay most popular? ▼
Darnay was most popular in the 1990s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Darnay been used? ▼
Records for Darnay go back to 1992, giving 9 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Darnay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darrell, Darren, Darryl, Daryl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Darnay's data
- Darnay's decade-level peak was the 1990s (19 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Darnay
Nearby Names Like Darnay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darnay
Darrell Boy
#1460 159,766 births
Darren Boy
#954 103,937 births
Darryl Boy
#1798 92,285 births
Daryl Boy
#2001 63,058 births
Darius Boy
#746 54,006 births
Compare Darnay side by side: Darnay vs Darrell Darnay vs Darren Darnay vs Darryl
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, 1992–2000 (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. "Darnay: Baby Name Since 1992 - 24 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darnay. 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 Darnay 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.