How Many People Are Named Darlyn?
Complete statistics for the name Darlyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Darlyn is a rare, modern female name that doesn't trace back to any ancient roots but rather feels fresh and contemporary. With only 1,810 people named Darlyn living in the US today, you're one in 182,331 Americans who knows someone with this name. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Darlyn are under 30, making it a genuinely youthful choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 2,065 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Darlyn Through the Generations
Darlyn has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2006 when 61 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, with 1,013 under 30, 377 aged between 30 and 60, and 675 over 60. This distribution suggests that while Darlyn remains popular among younger generations, it's also being embraced by older parents looking for a unique yet modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Darlyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Darlyn
How Many People Have the Name Darlyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,810 people in the United States currently share the name Darlyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 182,331 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Darlyn a Common or Rare Name?
Darlyn 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 Darlyn Mean?
Darlyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Darlyn in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Darlyn Most Popular?
The name Darlyn reached peak popularity in 2006, with 61 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 Darlyn?
Approximately 1,810 people named Darlyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,065. That works out to roughly 1 in 182,331 Americans.
Is Darlyn a rare name?
Darlyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 182,331 Americans has this name.
What does the name Darlyn mean?
Darlyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Darlyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Darlyn are male and 98% are female.
When was Darlyn most popular?
Darlyn peaked in 2006 with 61 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.