Total births
433
Girls' name · since 1948
Darnetta
Darnetta has 433 recorded births since 1948 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1963 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 433
- total births
- 1948–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Darnetta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 433 recorded since 1948.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darnetta has been recorded 433 times among girls since 1948, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 1996.
- 433 total births
- 1948–1996 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
433 girls have been named Darnetta since 1948, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1996.
- 433
- total births
- 1948–1996
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Darnetta was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
18 babies were named Darnetta in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Darnetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darnetta's full recorded timeline at 1972, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1951, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1963 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darnetta at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Darnetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–1996
- Peak year (1963)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Darnetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Darnetta's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Darnetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
71 births
- 1960s
1960s
118 births
- 1970s
1970s
122 births
- 1980s
1980s
84 births
- 1990s 28
1990s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 122 births (28% of all-time use).
Darnetta by state
Where Darnetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.4% |
Illinois share of Darnetta's total US births 1.4%
6 of 433 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darnetta? ▼
Since 1948, Social Security records show 433 babies named Darnetta. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1963, with 18 births.
When was Darnetta most popular? ▼
Darnetta was most popular in the 1970s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Darnetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darnetta are Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Darnetta been used? ▼
Darnetta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1948, spanning 49 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Darnetta? ▼
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 Darnetta's data
- Darnetta's decade-level peak was the 1970s (122 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Darnettas (6 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 Darnetta
Nearby Names Like Darnetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darnetta
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 Darnetta side by side: Darnetta vs Darlene Darnetta vs Darla Darnetta 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, 1948–1996 (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. "Darnetta: Baby Name Since 1948 - 433 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darnetta. 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 Darnetta 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.