Darling is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3301 in 2025 with 47 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 47 births ranking #3339. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 235.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 34,197 girls born was named Darling. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.