Feminine dossier · first seen 1924

Darla

Resurgent Gaining cultural share

Peak era

1963

Peak births

2,391

Current vitality

Fragile

Peak generation

Boomer

1924Peak 19632025

Quick answers about Darla

An estimated 36,114 living Americans are named Darla.

Darla is uncommon among babies today, with 275 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 88.5% from its 1963 peak.

The median age of a living American named Darla is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 53 and 67 years old.

Yes — Darla is currently rising in popularity, with 275 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.5× higher than the previous decade.

Peak year

1963

Decline from peak

88.5%

2025

275

All-time

43,667

Diaspora map

Darla broke out in Minnesota, Ohio, and Oklahoma (1936) and became over-represented in 26 states over 38 years.

Broke out: Minnesota, Ohio, and Oklahoma, 1936 · over-represented in 26 states over 38 years