Darlynn

“Darlynn is a combination of the names 'Dar' and 'Lynn'. It can be interpreted as 'Dear' and 'lake' or 'waterfall'.”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#11423US 2023

8Births / yr

↑Rising

563All-time births

📅 Since 193700

What does Darlynn mean and where does it come from?

Darlynn is a modern, compound name most often found in the United States. It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a trend towards blending names. Darlynn has sporadically appeared in popular culture but remains relatively uncommon overall.

Cultural significance

Darlynn has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of darlynn is a combination of the names 'dar' and 'lynn'. it can be interpreted as 'dear' and 'lake' or 'waterfall'..

Peak popularity

Reached #2221 in 1946 — currently #11423 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Darlynn?

Darlynn works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Darlynn Grace

How popular is Darlynn right now?

Rising fast — up 2581 spots — currently #11423 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1945–2023#11423 · Top 8.4%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#11423	8	▲ up 2581 · +33% births
2022	#14004	6	▲ up 1808 · +20% births
2021	#15812	5	▼ down 2285 · -17% births
2020	#13527	6	▼ down 2546 · -33% births
2015	#10981	9	▼ down 3592 · +29% births
1975	#7389	7	▼ down 2196 · -30% births
1970	#5193	10	▼ down 2190 · -44% births
1965	#3003	18	▲ up 821 · +50% births
1960	#3824	12	▼ down 1431 · -45% births
1955	#2393	22	▲ up 492 · +57% births
1950	#2885	14	▼ down 556 · -7% births
1945	#2329	15	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Darlynn

Best Year1945Rank #2329

Peak Count22

Average Rank#7730

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1945 - 202312 years

The story of Darlynn

Darlynn entered American naming records in 1937 and has been in use for over 87 years. With 563 total births recorded, Darlynn remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #2329 in 1945, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #11423 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Darlynn in 1946:

Mary Linda Patricia Barbara Carol

Darlynn by decade

Darlynn peaked in the 1940s. See all 1940s names →

Decade	Births
1930s	11
1940s	99
1950s	156
1960s ★	164
1970s	57
1980s	12
2000s	13
2010s	45
2020s	6

💎Darlynn has only 563 total recorded births since 1937 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Darlynn?

Common

DarDa

What names sound and feel like Darlynn?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Darlynn also consider these

Daylynn

American · A combination of

Dalynn

American · A beloved name

Davlynn

American · A modern name

Daralynn

American · a combination of

American · free woman

Dazlynn

USA · English

Common questions about the name Darlynn

What does the name Darlynn mean?

Darlynn means "Darlynn is a combination of the names 'Dar' and 'Lynn'. It can be interpreted as 'Dear' and 'lake' or 'waterfall'." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Darlynn?

Darlynn is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Darlynn have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Darlynn?

Darlynn originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Darlynn trending right now?

Darlynn is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Darlynn a common or rare name?

Darlynn is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.