Darla
girl name#941 in 2025Darla entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #165 in 1963, ranks #941 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1924–2025
#941
rank today
#165
peak (1963)
275
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3307 |
| 1930s | #1050 |
| 1940s | #356 |
| 1950s | #280 |
| 1960s | #211 |
| 1970s | #431 |
| 1980s | #890 |
| 1990s | #1642 |
| 2000s | #1842 |
| 2010s | #1436 |
| 2020s | #1168 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Darla has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 37,500 people named Darla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darla alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darla in 2025?
- Darla ranks #941 among US girl names in 2025, with 275 babies given the name.
- When was the name Darla most popular?
- Darla peaked in 1963, reaching #165 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Darla with classmates?
- Darla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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