Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Darly since 1965
Babies named Darly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 20 |
| 1970s | 0 | 31 |
| 1980s | 11 | 48 |
| 1990s | 5 | 5 |
| 2000s | 20 | 0 |
| 2010s | 51 | 0 |
| 2020s | 37 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Darly is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1982. As of 2025 its rank was 8,860th, with an estimated incidence of 1 in 146,115 newborns. The name has shown a stable trajectory in recent years, and its peak year so far is 2025. Darly is almost always given to girls, and it is not associated with any particular state or region. Its etymology is unclear, likely a modern English coinage or a variation of Darlene. Parents who choose Darly may be drawn to its soft, contemporary sound and its similarity to more established names like Karly or Hadley.
Darly is a rare modern name, possibly formed by blending the popular 'Dar-' beginning (as in Darlene or Darcy) with the fashionable '-ly' suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1982, likely as a creative respelling or diminutive. No traditional etymology or ancient roots have been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dar, Lee
Sibling names for Darly
Names that share Darly's style, for a brother or sister.
