Darling
girl name#3296 in 2025Darling entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #2974 in 1948, ranks #3296 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
#3296
rank today
#2974
peak (1948)
47
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4022 |
| 1930s | #4256 |
| 1940s | #3678 |
| 1950s | #4982 |
| 1960s | #4940 |
| 1970s | #7466 |
| 1980s | #6680 |
| 1990s | #7392 |
| 2000s | #7581 |
| 2010s | #5772 |
| 2020s | #4212 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Darling has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Darling are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darling alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darling in 2025?
- Darling ranks #3296 among US girl names in 2025, with 47 babies given the name.
- When was the name Darling most popular?
- Darling peaked in 1948, reaching #2974 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Darling with classmates?
- Darling will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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