Darlyn
Every Darlyn since 1926 — 2,097 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darlyn
Darlyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,379 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 2,097 American babies have been named Darlyn. Its peak came in 2006, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Darlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,379 | — | — |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,226 | — | — |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,233 | — | — |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,489 | — | — |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,792 | — | — |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,458 | 7 | #9,799 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,184 | — | — |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,801 | 5 | #12,596 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,935 | — | — |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,182 | — | — |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,703 | — | — |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,202 | — | — |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,447 | — | — |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,064 | — | — |
| 2011 | 48 | #3,365 | — | — |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,424 | — | — |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,890 | — | — |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,599 | — | — |
| 2007 | 39 | #3,998 | — | — |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,187 | 9 | #8,146 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,864 | — | — |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,843 | — | — |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,640 | — | — |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,527 | — | — |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,050 | — | — |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,906 | 6 | #9,346 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,734 | — | — |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,105 | — | — |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,125 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,569 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,331 | — | — |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,131 | — | — |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,289 | — | — |
| 1960 | 23 | #2,529 | — | — |
| 1955 | 31 | #1,915 | — | — |
| 1950 | 26 | #1,874 | — | — |
| 1945 | 20 | #1,888 | — | — |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,127 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,482 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darlyn in 2025?
Darlyn ranked #4,379 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darlyn?
2,097 babies have been named Darlyn in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darlyn most popular?
Darlyn peaked in 2006, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Darlyn a boy or girl name?
Darlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darlyn rising or falling?
Darlyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.