boys' name · peaked 1965

Darrly

Every Darrly since 1957 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1965Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Darrly
Peak year
1965
25 babies
All-time total
347
since 1957

The story of Darrly

Darrly is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1957, 347 American babies have been named Darrly. Its peak came in 1965, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.

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 Darrly stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Darrly year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
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2024
2023
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2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
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2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990 8 #5,953
1985 8 #4,798
1980 5 #6,453
1975 6 #4,934
1970 8 #3,583
1965 25 #1,569
1960 17 #1,987
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Darrly in 2025?

Darrly did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Darrly?

347 babies have been named Darrly in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Darrly most popular?

Darrly peaked in 1965, when 25 newborns received the name.

Is Darrly a boy or girl name?

Darrly is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Darrly rising or falling?

Darrly has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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