Darla
Meaningdarling · English
- US rank
- #941
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #165 in 1963
275 babies were named Darla in the US in 2025. It has climbed 471 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1924–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Darla you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,845 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Darla, 275 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Darla would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDarla first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1963, when it ranked #165. Today it's #941, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDarla is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 18,727 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 5,845.
- TrendDarla has climbed 471 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #941. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedDarla is most popular in Nevada, where it ranks #508, followed by Oklahoma (#546) and Colorado (#584). It's in the top 1,000 in 12 states.
- MeaningIn English, Darla means “darling”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Darla
Darla is a girl name of English and French origin meaning “darling”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-rla”. US birth records list Darla for girls from 1924 to 2025, in 99 of those 102 years. Its best year was 1963, when it ranked #165 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #941, with 275 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.7 | 211,268 girls |
| 1930s | 112 | 8,902 girls |
| 1940s | 292 | 3,429 girls |
| 1950s | 492 | 2,034 girls |
| 1960s | 887 | 1,128 girls |
| 1970s | 344 | 2,907 girls |
| 1980s | 117 | 8,527 girls |
| 1990s | 54 | 18,612 girls |
| 2000s | 57 | 17,443 girls |
| 2010s | 91 | 11,006 girls |
| 2020s | 130 | 7,675 girls |
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Questions about the name Darla
What does the name Darla mean?
Darla means “darling” in English.
What is the origin of the name Darla?
Darla has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Darla a boy or girl name?
Darla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Darla?
Darla ranked #941 for US girls in 2025, given to 275 babies. Its best year was 1963 (#165).