Total births
116
Girls' name · since 1952
Darnise
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 116 babies named Darnise, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 116
- total births
- 1952–1989
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
116 girls have been named Darnise since 1952, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Darnise recorded 116 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 1989.
- 116 total births
- 1952–1989 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
116 girls have been named Darnise since 1952, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1989.
- 116
- total births
- 1952–1989
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Darnise was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
12 babies were named Darnise in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Darnise's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darnise splits its recorded history at 1966: 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 1960 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1957 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darnise at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Darnise popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–1989
- Peak year (1957)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Darnise by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Darnise's strongest decade.
48 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Darnise births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
48 births
- 1960s
1960s
38 births
- 1970s
1970s
24 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 48 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darnise? ▼
116 babies have been named Darnise since 1952. It was last recorded in 1989. The peak year was 1957 with 12 births.
When was Darnise most popular? ▼
Darnise was most popular in the 1950s decade with 48 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
How long has the name Darnise been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darnise since 1952 -- 38 years through the most recent 1989 data.
What names are similar to Darnise? ▼
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 Darnise's data
- Darnise's decade-level peak was the 1950s (48 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- 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 Darnise
Nearby Names Like Darnise
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darnise
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 Darnise side by side: Darnise vs Darlene Darnise vs Darla Darnise 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, 1952–1989 (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. "Darnise: Baby Name Since 1952 - 116 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darnise. 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 Darnise 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.