Holding steady.
Popularity of Darilyn since 1938
Babies named Darilyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 182 |
| 1960s | 107 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 82 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Darilyn first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1938, a creation of the mid-20th century trend for melodic blended names. Its peak year was 1959, when it reached its highest recorded usage, though it never entered the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely rare, with fewer than five annual births in recent decades. Like many -lyn suffixed coinages, Darilyn reflects a postwar fashion for feminine names that sounded both modern and soft. As of 2025, the name remains a true rarity, unlikely to be encountered in classrooms but recognized as a familial or regional choice from a bygone era.
Darilyn is a 20th-century coinage that first appeared in the late 1930s, formed by combining elements from names like Darlene (itself a modern creation with uncertain roots) and the popular suffix -lyn (from Lynn). It follows a common pattern of blending sounds from existing names to create a novel feminine name. The name saw modest use, peaking in the 1950s, but has never been among the top-ranked names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dari, Lyn, Dara
Sibling names for Darilyn
Names that share Darilyn's style, for a brother or sister.
