Total births
283
Girls' name · since 1938
Darolyn
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 283 babies named Darolyn, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 283
- total births
- 1938–2014
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Darolyn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 283 recorded since 1938.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darolyn has been recorded 283 times among girls since 1938, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 2014.
- 283 total births
- 1938–2014 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
283 girls have been named Darolyn since 1938, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2014.
- 283
- total births
- 1938–2014
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Darolyn was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
14 babies were named Darolyn in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Darolyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darolyn's SSA record in two at 1960 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1939, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darolyn at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Darolyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–2014
- Peak year (1958)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Darolyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Darolyn's strongest decade.
88 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Darolyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s
1940s
53 births
- 1950s
1950s
72 births
- 1960s
1960s
88 births
- 1970s
1970s
40 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 88 births (31% of all-time use).
Darolyn by state
Where Darolyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.8% |
Texas share of Darolyn's total US births 1.8%
5 of 283 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darolyn? ▼
Since 1938, Social Security records show 283 babies named Darolyn. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1958, with 14 births.
When was Darolyn most popular? ▼
Darolyn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 88 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Darolyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darolyn are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Darolyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darolyn since 1938 -- 77 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Darolyn? ▼
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 Darolyn's data
- Darolyn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (88 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Darolyns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Darolyn
Nearby Names Like Darolyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darolyn
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 Darolyn side by side: Darolyn vs Darlene Darolyn vs Darla Darolyn 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, 1938–2014 (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. "Darolyn: Baby Name Since 1938 - 283 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darolyn. 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 Darolyn 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.