Darla Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Darla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Darla?
Darla is spelled D-A-R-L-A. The name has 5 letters.
Darla at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Darla is commonly understood to mean “dear” or “darling.”
- Origin
- Darla is an English-language feminine given name associated with the word “darling.”
- Pronunciation
- DAR-lah · 2 syllables
Darla Popularity in 2025
Rank#941
Recorded Births275
- Girls usage rose 84 places to #941 and recorded 29 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Darla Mean?
Darla is commonly understood to mean “dear” or “darling.”
Origin: Darla is an English-language feminine given name associated with the word “darling.”
How Do You Pronounce Darla?
PronunciationDAR-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Darla?
- History
- The name Darla has been used primarily in English-speaking contexts during the 20th century.
Darla Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 275 | #941 |
| 2024 | Girls | 246 | #1,025 |
| 2023 | Girls | 199 | #1,202 |
| 2022 | Girls | 202 | #1,190 |
| 2021 | Girls | 190 | #1,236 |
| 2020 | Girls | 155 | #1,412 |
| 2019 | Girls | 165 | #1,366 |
| 2018 | Girls | 181 | #1,271 |
| 2017 | Girls | 161 | #1,416 |
| 2016 | Girls | 185 | #1,294 |
| 2015 | Girls | 127 | #1,677 |
| 2014 | Girls | 161 | #1,416 |
| 2013 | Girls | 151 | #1,470 |
| 2012 | Girls | 174 | #1,346 |
| 2011 | Girls | 143 | #1,531 |
| 2010 | Girls | 140 | #1,569 |
| 2009 | Girls | 126 | #1,733 |
| 2008 | Girls | 127 | #1,740 |
| 2007 | Girls | 106 | #1,940 |
| 2006 | Girls | 88 | #2,186 |
| 2005 | Girls | 104 | #1,855 |
| 2004 | Girls | 109 | #1,756 |
| 2003 | Girls | 105 | #1,786 |
| 2002 | Girls | 91 | #1,934 |
When Was Darla Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1963 · Girls
2,391 recorded births
National rank #165
1964 · Girls
2,044 recorded births
National rank #185
1962 · Girls
1,964 recorded births
National rank #190
1960 · Girls
1,723 recorded births
National rank #202
Where Darla Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #508 | 5 |
| OK | #546 | 7 |
| CO | #584 | 9 |
| CA | #628 | 50 |
| IN | #721 | 8 |
| MO | #811 | 6 |
| AZ | #818 | 7 |
| AL | #819 | 5 |