Darlin
Girl nameDarlin has been given to 936 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 2007.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
936
Peak year
2007 (44 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1950
10-year trend
▲ +132%
Gender split
90% girls / 10% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Darlin — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Darlin.
FAQ
How popular is the name Darlin?
Darlin has been given to 936 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Darlin peak?
Darlin peaked in 2007, when 44 babies were given the name.
Is Darlin a girl or boy name?
Darlin is primarily a girl name (90% of babies named Darlin are girls).
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