FIRST NAME
Darling
Darling is the 5,269th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 1,629 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 276 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #5,269 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,629
living · #5,269
BABIES NAMED DARLING BY BIRTH YEAR · 1920–2025
202547
As a female name, Darling peaked in 2024, when 47 babies were named Darling (the #3350 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #12,964 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
276
living · #12,964
BABIES NAMED DARLING BY BIRTH YEAR · 1932–2024
20245
As a male name, Darling peaked in 1932, when 5 babies were named Darling (the #3897 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)