Darl
Darl is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Darling, dear one, or beloved.
Origin and history
Darl is an English name, likely derived as a short form of Darling or as a variant of names beginning with the element 'Darl-'. Historically used in the United States as a masculine name, it peaked in usage during the mid-20th century. Today it is exceptionally rare for newborn boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,819 babies in the United States have been named Darl since 1880. It ranks #3004 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (47.5 %)
- OH (28.4 %)
- IN (10 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
- WV (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 110 |
| 1920-1930 | 317 |
| 1930-1940 | 360 |
| 1940-1950 | 315 |
| 1950-1960 | 330 |
| 1960-1970 | 229 |
| 1970-1980 | 100 |
| 1980-1990 | 36 |
| 1990-2000 | 22 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Darl Bundren is a prominent narrator and character in William Faulkner's famous 1930 novel 'As I Lay Dying'.
- The name saw its highest concentration of births in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century before declining sharply.