Darla
How to say it: DAR-luh · /ˈdɑːrlə/
Possibly from Old English 'deorling' meaning 'darling, beloved'; popularized in the US mid-20th century.
Darla was the 837th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 275 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #699 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #837 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 275 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,055 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #699 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long past its 1960s high, Darla remains in steady use far below that peak. The years ahead should bring a lift.
What goes with it
Rounded and soft with a crisp close, it carries quiet charm. Marlene pairs with it easily.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Darla is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #348. Ireland: #184.
Famous people named Darla
- Darla K. Anderson (born 1968)American film producer
- Darla Hood (1931–1979)American actress
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