Darling Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old English word meaning 'darling' or 'beloved', Darling is a term of endearment used as a nickname or term for loved ones.
Meaning of the Name Darling
Darling is an English name that originated as a term of endearment. It is derived from the Old English word 'deorling', meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'. The name is often used to express affection or love towards someone. It is commonly used as a nickname or term of endearment for loved ones.
Popularity of the Name Darling
The popularity for the name Darling peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 35 births, which ranked number 7,197 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Darling had the most female births in 2020 with 35, which ranked number 3,999 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1932 with 5, which ranked number 3,776 out of 4,284 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Darling has increased sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 22 births, an increase of 22.22%. Among females, Darling has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 22 births, an increase of 22.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Darling
- 20 Year Trend of Darling: 37.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Darling: 22.22%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Darling: 22.22%
Popularity of Darling by State
Among females, Darling was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Darling. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Darling
- Total Births of Darling: 22 (2.03%)
- Female Births of Darling: 22 (2.03%)
Given the upward trend of Darling over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.03% increase in total births, for a total of 22 births in 2024. For Females, births for Darling have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 22 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.03%.