How Many People Are Named Darl?

Complete statistics for the name Darl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Darl
Very Rare
English

A very rare name, Darl has only been given to 1,882 babies in the U.S. and today, there are 784 people still living with that name, 1 in 420,842 Americans. It peaked in 1933 with 47 births that year.

~784
Living in US
1 in 420,842
Americans
1933
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dear or darling one
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Introspective Sensitive Thoughtful
8
Life Path Number

The number 8 in numerology is traditionally associated with ambition, authority, and material success. People connected to this number are often seen as driven, practical, and naturally inclined toward leadership and achieving tangible goals.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,069
Worldwide Bearers
#130,263
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,679
🇵🇭 Philippines
188
🇨🇦 Canada
77
🇰🇭 Cambodia
25
🇳🇿 New Zealand
17
🇳🇱 Netherlands
8
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
8
🇹🇼 Taiwan
7
🇳🇬 Nigeria
7
🇧🇷 Brazil
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
761 (97%)
♀ Female
23 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
5
Would be under 30 (0%)
212
Would be 30–60 (11%)
1,665
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 1,882 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1933

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
91

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Darl Through the Generations

Darl is a classic, old-school name that has seen relatively stable usage over the years. While it was given to 1,882 babies in the U.S., only 784 people are still living with the name today, making it a very rare choice. The peak year for Darl was 1933, when 47 babies were born with the name. Interestingly, 88% of those named Darl are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older generations. This stark contrast between the all-time births and current living bearers highlights the enduring legacy of this unique name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 247
Ohio 145
Indiana 51
Michigan 31
West Virginia 20
Iowa 15
Maryland 6

✨ Similar Names to Darl

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Darl's English roots

📄 About the Name Darl

How Many People Have the Name Darl?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 784 people in the United States currently share the name Darl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 420,842 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Darl a Common or Rare Name?

Darl is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Darl Mean?

Darl means "Dear or darling one" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Darl in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Darl Most Popular?

The name Darl reached peak popularity in 1933, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Darl?

Approximately 784 people named Darl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,882. That works out to roughly 1 in 420,842 Americans.

Is Darl a rare name?

Darl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 420,842 Americans has this name.

What does the name Darl mean?

Darl means "Dear or darling one" and comes from English origins.

Is Darl more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Darl are male and 3% are female.

When was Darl most popular?

Darl peaked in 1933 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US784
All-Time Births1,882
1 in X1 in 420,842
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1933
World Rank#130,263
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.