Darl
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Darl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 13 babies have been named Darl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,844 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,844
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Darl is also used as a boy name, ranked #28406.
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Latin imago possible connection origin
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Old Norse via French Rina origin
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About the Name Darl
Darl is a girl name .
Is Darl a boy or girl name? Darl is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,844 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,406. Darl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darl is currently ranked #67,844 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Darl include Darcy, Dara, Darla, Dariana, Darlene . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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