Darolyn
girl nameDarolyn entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #2963 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#2963
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4049 |
| 1940s | #4186 |
| 1950s | #4620 |
| 1960s | #4929 |
| 1970s | #7385 |
| 1980s | #8100 |
| 2010s | #16513 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Darolyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darolyn alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darolyn in 2025?
- Darolyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Darolyn most popular?
- Darolyn peaked in 1940, reaching #2963 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Darolyn with classmates?
- Darolyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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