Boy · #10,151 in 2026

Darence

Name: Popularity of the name Darence in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Darence, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,151

Peak Rank

#6,970 (1994)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

2005

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#6970

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Darence

Darence first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 7 Darences were born — ranking #6,970 that year. As of 2026, Darence ranks #10,151 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 19 Darences have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Darence

Phonetically similar names — useful when Darence is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Durance
Dorrance
Terrance
Terrence
Terence
Deference
Derose
Deros
Torrance
Torrence
Terrones
Tarrance

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darence

What does the name Darence mean?

Darence is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Darence in 2026?

In 2026, Darence ranks #10,151 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Darence most popular?

Darence reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #6,970 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Darence a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Darence is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Darence?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darence include Powers, Audon, Rendy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Darence

Darence is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 19 births in the dataset. Darence's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #6,970. Use the chart and map above to compare Darence's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.