Darla Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Darla originates from American English and is derived from the term 'darling,' meaning beloved. It evolved from the Old English word 'darling' into its modern form in the 20th century. The name is associated with positive traits such as sweetness and charm. It does not have biblical relevance, and its popularity surged in the United States in the early 20th century. Notable people with this name include actress Darla Hood and businesswoman Darla Moore.

The name Darla is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West 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, Darla has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Darla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6360th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8406th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7365th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 512th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 254th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 325th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1132nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1768th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1329th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Darla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Darla"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdɑːrlə/

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Origin

American English

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Etymology

The name Darla is derived from the English word 'darling,' which is used as a term of endearment. It became popular in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States.

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Meaning

beloved, darling

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Language Evolution

Darling (Old English), Darla (20th century)

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Historical Usage

Darla gained popularity in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, particularly after the release of the 1937 film 'The Little Princess' where a character named Darla was featured.

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Variants & Derivatives

Dar, Darly, Darlene

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Darla is perceived as a sweet and nostalgic name, often associated with innocence and charm.

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Famous People

Darla Hood - American actress and singer, Darla Moore - American businesswoman and philanthropist

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Darla"

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 "Darla"

"Darla" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 6360th of 7552 12
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 8406th of 10718 15
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 7365th of 9107 14
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 512th of 9204 3,382
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 254th of 12526 21,510
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 325th of 19264 12,198
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1132nd of 27321 2,371
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1768th of 35406 1,793
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1329th of 30306 2,121

Regional Popularity of "Darla" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
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)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Darla" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
24.06%
372nd/1546
31.75%
494th/1556
25.20%
593rd/2353
25.21%
390th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
8.85%
197th/2227
14.12%
343rd/2430
10.27%
293rd/2853
7.78%
216th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
8.78%
258th/2937
15.13%
527th/3483
8.98%
316th/3518
8.58%
347th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
25.70%
947th/3685
31.71%
1419th/4475
21.60%
1122nd/5194
20.01%
1264th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
53.10%
2433rd/4582
39.60%
2045th/5164
30.27%
2214th/7313
16.66%
1243rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
43.65%
1739th/3984
34.54%
1550th/4487
25.96%
1771st/6822
13.72%
861st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Darla"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Darla" 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.