How Many People Are Named Darlin?

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

Darlin
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Darlin is a rare, feminine name that evokes warmth and affection. Only 876 people in the US today carry this name, making up just 1 in 376,804 Americans. The majority, 77%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~239
Living in US
1 in 1,386,817
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Darling
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Affectionate Warm Charming Friendly
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,864
Worldwide Bearers
#37,993
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,861
🇭🇳 Honduras
2,965
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,796
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
1,623
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,389
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
902
🇪🇨 Ecuador
704
🇵🇭 Philippines
679
🇵🇪 Peru
635
🇺🇸 United States
552

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
81 (9%)
♀ Female
795 (91%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
687
Would be under 30 (77%)
172
Would be 30–60 (19%)
33
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 892 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
97

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

📜 Darlin Through the Generations

Darlin has seen its peak popularity in recent years, with 44 births recorded in 2007. Today, the name is predominantly used by younger individuals, with 687 out of the 876 living bearers being under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Darlin is a name embraced by a newer generation, with fewer older adults bearing the name, indicating a shift towards more contemporary naming conventions.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 146
Texas 18
Florida 10

✨ Similar Names to Darlin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Darlin's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Darlin

How Many People Have the Name Darlin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 239 people in the United States currently share the name Darlin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,386,817 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Darlin a Common or Rare Name?

Darlin 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 Darlin Mean?

Darlin means "creative variant of Darling" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Darlin in SSA data, approximately 9% are male and 91% are female.

When Was Darlin Most Popular?

The name Darlin reached peak popularity in 2007, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Darlin?

Approximately 239 people named Darlin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 239. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,386,817 Americans.

Is Darlin a rare name?

Darlin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,386,817 Americans has this name.

What does the name Darlin mean?

Darlin means "creative variant of Darling" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Darlin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 9% of people named Darlin are male and 91% are female.

When was Darlin most popular?

Darlin peaked in 2007 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US239
All-Time Births239
1 in X1 in 1,386,817
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2007
World Rank#37,993
Male %9%
Female %91%

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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.