Total births
527
Girls' name · since 1974
Darnesha
Darnesha has 527 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 527
- total births
- 1974–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
527 girls have been named Darnesha since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darnesha has been recorded 527 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2009.
- 527 total births
- 1974–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
527 girls have been named Darnesha since 1974, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 527
- total births
- 1974–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Darnesha was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
37 babies were named Darnesha in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Darnesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darnesha splits its recorded history at 1992: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darnesha at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Darnesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2009
- Peak year (1990)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Darnesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darnesha's strongest decade.
280 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Darnesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s
1980s
130 births
- 1990s
1990s
280 births
- 2000s 89
2000s
89 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 280 births (53% of all-time use).
How Darnesha 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 Darnesha's total volume
Darnesha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darnesha by state
Where Darnesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 16 | 3.0% |
| #2 | California | | 7 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Illinois share of Darnesha's total US births 3.0%
Even split
16 of 527 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darnesha? ▼
527 babies have been named Darnesha since 1974. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1990 with 37 births.
When was Darnesha most popular? ▼
Darnesha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 280 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Darnesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darnesha are Illinois (16 births), California (7 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Darnesha been used? ▼
Darnesha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 36 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Darnesha? ▼
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 Darnesha's data
- Darnesha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (280 total births); usage has since declined to 89 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Darneshas (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Darnesha
Nearby Names Like Darnesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darnesha
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 Darnesha side by side: Darnesha vs Darlene Darnesha vs Darla Darnesha 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, 1974–2009 (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. "Darnesha: Baby Name Since 1974 - 527 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darnesha. 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 Darnesha 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.