Girl · #5,456 in 2026

Darrelyn

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

Current Rank

#5,456

Peak Rank

#3,423 (1950)

Total Babies

122

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1942

First Year

1967

Last Year

1950

Peak Year

#3423

Peak Rank

122

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Darrelyn

Darrelyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1942, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 10 Darrelyns were born — ranking #3,423 that year. As of 2026, Darrelyn ranks #5,456 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 122 Darrelyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Darrelyn

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

Darlan
Darlin
Darlene
Darline
Darleen
Terylene
Darling
Dorian
Darkling
Derailing
Darken
Darren

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darrelyn

What does the name Darrelyn mean?

Darrelyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1942. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Darrelyn in 2026?

In 2026, Darrelyn ranks #5,456 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Darrelyn most popular?

Darrelyn reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #3,423 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Darrelyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Darrelyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darrelyn include Clemetine, Janit, Vivi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Darrelyn

Darrelyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1942 and has accumulated 122 births in the dataset. Darrelyn's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #3,423. Use the chart and map above to compare Darrelyn'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.