Darlington
Pronunciation: [ d-AHRL-ihngt-uhn ]
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Darlington first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 12 babies have been named Darlington in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darlington is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #31,475 for boy names in the US .
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- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,475
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Darlington
Darlington is a boy name .
Darlington is currently ranked #31,475 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darlington include Dar, Darl, Darly, Darlie, Darli, Darliy, Darliie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Gton, and Day. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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