Darla
5 countries#941 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Darla was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
43,694 births recorded 1924–2025 · currently #941 · peaked in 1963 with 2,391 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
573 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #292 · peaked in 2021 with 83 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
471 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #513 · peaked in 2021 with 80 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
65 births recorded 2018–2025 · currently #272 · peaked in 2024 with 18 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
49 births recorded 2002–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 2009 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
37 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 2024 with 9 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Darla’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2186 | — |
| 2007 | #1940 | ↑246 |
| 2008 | #1740 | ↑200 |
| 2009 | #1733 | ↑7 |
| 2010 | #1569 | ↑164 |
| 2011 | #1531 | ↑38 |
| 2012 | #1346 | ↑185 |
| 2013 | #1470 | ↓124 |
| 2014 | #1416 | ↑54 |
| 2015 | #1677 | ↓261 |
| 2016 | #1294 | ↑383 |
| 2017 | #1416 | ↓122 |
| 2018 | #1271 | ↑145 |
| 2019 | #1366 | ↓95 |
| 2020 | #1412 | ↓46 |
| 2021 | #1236 | ↑176 |
| 2022 | #1190 | ↑46 |
| 2023 | #1202 | ↓12 |
| 2024 | #1025 | ↑177 |
| 2025 | #941 | ↑84 |
Frequently asked questions about Darla
Is Darla a popular name?
Yes — Darla currently ranks #941 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Darla more common for boys or girls?
Darla is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Darla most popular?
Darla peaked in 1963 in United States, with 2,391 recorded births that year.
Is Darla rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Darla’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4002 in 1924 to #941 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Darla?
At least 44,316 babies have been recorded with the name Darla across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Darla popular in more than one country?
Yes — Darla appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Darla?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Darla include Ayra, Tallulah, Elara, Mariella.
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