Total births
157
Girls' name · since 1952
Darnice
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 157 babies named Darnice, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 157
- total births
- 1952–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Darnice is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 157 have been recorded since 1952.
Social Security Administration records show Darnice recorded 157 times among girls since 1952, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 1992.
- 157 total births
- 1952–1992 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
157 girls have been named Darnice since 1952, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1992.
- 157
- total births
- 1952–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Darnice was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
18 babies were named Darnice in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Darnice's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darnice's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darnice at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Darnice popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–1992
- Peak year (1958)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Darnice by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Darnice's strongest decade.
81 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Darnice births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
81 births
- 1960s
1960s
35 births
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 8
1990s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 81 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darnice? ▼
157 babies have been named Darnice since 1952. It was last recorded in 1992. The peak year was 1958 with 18 births.
When was Darnice most popular? ▼
Darnice was most popular in the 1950s decade with 81 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
How long has the name Darnice been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darnice since 1952 -- 41 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Darnice? ▼
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 Darnice's data
- Darnice's decade-level peak was the 1950s (81 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 1990s -- 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 Darnice
Nearby Names Like Darnice
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darnice
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 Darnice side by side: Darnice vs Darlene Darnice vs Darla Darnice 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, 1952–1992 (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. "Darnice: Baby Name Since 1952 - 157 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darnice. 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 Darnice 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.