Darl Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Darl has its origins in Old English, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'. It evolved from the word 'deor' and has remained a unique choice in modern naming. Its traits often reflect warmth and affection, and it has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Darl is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Darl has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Darl' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1597th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1157th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1384th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2923rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8930th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7365th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9364th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Darl' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Darl"
Pronunciation
/dɑrl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Darl is derived from the Old English word 'deor', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'. It is often associated with the notion of someone who is cherished.
Meaning
dear, beloved
Language Evolution
Deor, Darl
Historical Usage
The name Darl has been used sporadically in English-speaking countries, gaining popularity particularly in the 20th century as a unique and affectionate name.
Variants & Derivatives
Darley, Darlin, Dar
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Darl is perceived as a quaint and affectionate name, often associated with warmth and endearment.
Famous People
Darl McBride, Darlene Love
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Darl"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Darl"
"Darl" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1597th of 7545 | 352 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1157th of 6773 | 632 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1384th of 7552 | 596 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2923rd of 10718 | 190 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8930th of 16616 | 44 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7365th of 9107 | 14 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6072nd of 9204 | 30 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9364th of 12526 | 19 |
Regional Popularity of "Darl" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
55.30% 783rd/1416 |
56.13% 774th/1379 |
84.53% 2000th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
44.44% 687th/1546 |
40.87% 636th/1556 |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
37.05% 825th/2227 |
39.05% 949th/2430 |
74.55% 2127th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Darl" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Darl"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Darl" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.