Darla
Darla is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Darling, dear, or beloved.
Origin and history
Darla is an English name originally derived as a diminutive form of Darlene, stemming from the Old English word 'darling'. It gained broad visibility in the mid-20th century through American popular media and cinema. Today, it remains a familiar vintage option in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
43,667 babies in the United States have been named Darla since 1880. It ranks #652 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1060.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.4 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- PA (7.5 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 33 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,206 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,229 |
| 1950-1960 | 9,599 |
| 1960-1970 | 16,340 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,382 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,996 |
| 1990-2000 | 968 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,059 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,588 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,267 |
Famous people named Darla
- Darla Hood: Actress, Singer
- Darla Moore: Business executive, Philanthropist
Fun facts
- The name achieved iconic status through child actress Darla Hood in the classic Our Gang comedy shorts.
- Darla experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.