Darlin
Meaningdarling · English
- US rank
- #4,067
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,718 in 1954
35 babies were named Darlin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 813 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1950–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Darlin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,872 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Darlin, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Darlin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDarlin first shows up in US birth records in 1950, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 75 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1954, when it reached #3,718.
- Then vs nowDarlin is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 101,010 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 45,872.
- TrendDarlin has climbed 813 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,067. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlDarlin is given to both boys and girls: 80% of the 44 babies named Darlin in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Darlin means “darling”. Our records link it to American and French roots.
About the name Darlin
Darlin is a girl name of American and French origin meaning “darling”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Darlin for girls from 1950 to 2025, in 52 of those 76 years. Its best year was 1954, when it ranked #3,718 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,067, with 35 babies.
Origin:American namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.2 | 847,458 girls |
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,123,596 girls |
| 1970s | 1.3 | 746,269 girls |
| 1980s | 3.0 | 332,226 girls |
| 1990s | 7.1 | 140,056 girls |
| 2000s | 14 | 71,788 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 87,489 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 65,717 girls |
Other spellings of Darlin
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Questions about the name Darlin
What does the name Darlin mean?
Darlin means “darling” in English.
What is the origin of the name Darlin?
Darlin has American, French roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Darlin a boy or girl name?
Darlin is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Darlin?
Darlin ranked #4,067 for US girls in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 1954 (#3,718).