Total births
16
Girls' name · since 1984
Darshini
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Darshini, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1984–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
16 girls have been named Darshini since 1984, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Darshini has 16 recorded births among girls since 1984, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2019.
- 16 total births
- 1984–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 girls have been named Darshini since 1984, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 16
- total births
- 1984–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Darshini was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
6 babies were named Darshini in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Darshini's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darshini's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2009, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darshini at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Darshini popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2019
- Peak year (1984)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Darshini by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Darshini's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Darshini births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 6 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darshini? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 16 babies named Darshini. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 6 births.
When was Darshini most popular? ▼
Darshini was most popular in the 1980s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Darshini been used? ▼
Darshini has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 36 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Darshini? ▼
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 Darshini's data
- Darshini's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2010s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Darshini
Nearby Names Like Darshini
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darshini
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 Darshini side by side: Darshini vs Darlene Darshini vs Darla Darshini 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, 1984–2019 (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. "Darshini: Baby Name Since 1984 - 16 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darshini. 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 Darshini 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.