1,220births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2024Peak · United States
#3296United States 2025
Darling is a girl name family recorded 1,220 times in 3 countries since 1920. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3296 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2024, at 1.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Darling
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darling | English | 1,060 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3296 | 2024 | ▲ 141 % |
| Darling | English | 90 | 🇫🇷 France | #7078 | 2025 | new |
| Darling | English | 70 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1979 | – |
Questions about Darling
How popular is the name Darling?
In 2025 it ranked #3296 in the United States. Official registers record 1,220 births across 3 countries.
When was Darling most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2024, at 1.6 births per 100,000.
Is Darling a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Darling is a girl name.