Total births
877
Girls' name · since 1964
Darnisha
Darnisha has 877 recorded births since 1964 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 877
- total births
- 1964–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Darnisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 877 recorded since 1964.
Darnisha has 877 recorded births among girls since 1964, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2008.
- 877 total births
- 1964–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
877 girls have been named Darnisha since 1964, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 877
- total births
- 1964–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Darnisha was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
56 babies were named Darnisha in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Darnisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darnisha's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 56, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darnisha at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Darnisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2008
- Peak year (1993)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Darnisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darnisha's strongest decade.
403 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Darnisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 97
1970s
97 births
- 1980s
1980s
277 births
- 1990s
1990s
403 births
- 2000s 90
2000s
90 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 403 births (46% of all-time use).
How Darnisha 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 Darnisha's total volume
Darnisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darnisha by state
Where Darnisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 71 | 8.1% |
| #2 | California | | 49 | 5.6% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 34 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 26 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Texas | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.1% |
Illinois share of Darnisha's total US births 8.1%
Even split
71 of 877 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darnisha? ▼
877 babies have been named Darnisha since 1964. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1993 with 56 births.
When was Darnisha most popular? ▼
Darnisha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 403 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Darnisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darnisha are Illinois (71 births), California (49 births), Louisiana (34 births).
How long has the name Darnisha been used? ▼
Darnisha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 45 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Darnisha? ▼
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 Darnisha's data
- Darnisha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (403 total births); usage has since declined to 90 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Darnishas (71 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 Darnisha
Nearby Names Like Darnisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darnisha
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 Darnisha side by side: Darnisha vs Darlene Darnisha vs Darla Darnisha vs Darcy
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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, 1964–2008 (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. "Darnisha: Baby Name Since 1964 - 877 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darnisha. 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 Darnisha 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.