Darling

Pronunciation: [ d-AHRL-ihng ]

Boy Name #30,987 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Darling is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AHRL-ihng.

Parents who love the name Darling often also consider Daisy, Daisie, Daisey .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,987
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Dar Day Darie Darlie

Also a Girl Name

Darling is also used as a girl name, ranked #3329.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darling

Is Darling a boy or girl name?

Darling is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30987. As a girl name, it is ranked #3329. Darling is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Darling?

Darling is pronounced d-AHRL-ihng.

How popular is the name Darling?

Darling is currently ranked #30987 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Darling?

Common nicknames for Darling include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darlie.

Is Darling a common or rare name?

Darling is an uncommon name, ranked #30987 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Darling

Darling is a boy name .

Is Darling a boy or girl name? Darling is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,987 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,329. Darling is more commonly used as a girl name.

Darling is currently ranked #30,987 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Darling include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.