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Darling
OriginEnglish surname, English word name
Meaning"dear"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#3301
2025 SSA
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Darling
Darling has history as an English surname, but it would most likely be read as a quirky and loving word name, a la Sweetheart or Honey.
Darling is also given to boys.
Pronounced DAR-ling.
As of October 2026, Darling ranked #3301 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3002 in 1948.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #3,301
Boys #3,896
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,802 | 29 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,940 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,028 | 35 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,746 | 28 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,296 | 33 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #3,339 | 47 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #3,301 | 47 | — | 0 |
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