An estimated 32,240 living Americans are named Darla.
How rare is Darla?
Darla is uncommon among babies today, with 275 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 88.5% from its 1963 peak.
How old is the typical Darla?
The median age of a living American named Darla is approximately 61 years, with most bearers falling between 51 and 66 years old.
Is Darla still popular?
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.
Where is Darla most common?
Darla has its strongest geographic signal in Oklahoma, where it appears 7.2× more often than the national baseline.
1924Peak 19632025
Peak year
1963
Decline from peak
88.5%
2025
275
All-time
43,667
Diaspora map
Darla broke out in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia (1955) and became over-represented in 27 states over 14 years.
Broke out: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia, 1955 · over-represented in 27 states over 14 years
