Rising since 2002, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Darely since 2001
Babies named Darely per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s | 132 |
Meaning & origin
Darely is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2001. It has been steadily rising in use since 2002, reaching its peak rank of 5,238 in 2025, with 1 in every 66,969 baby girls receiving the name. The name is most popular in Texas, and its trajectory suggests continued growth. As a contemporary coinage, Darely exemplifies the trend of creating distinctive names by blending familiar sounds with popular suffixes, giving it a fresh and melodic quality.
The name Darely appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2001. It may be formed by combining the popular name element "Dar-" (from names like Darla or Darlene) with the fashionable suffix "-ly" or "-lee." Its usage has been rising since 2002, and it is predominantly given to girls.
Where Darely is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dare, Dari
Sibling names for Darely
Names that share Darely's style, for a brother or sister.

