Darely
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "little daring one".
Name Census estimates that about 323 living Americans carry the first name Darely. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Darely today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darely births was 2022 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darely. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
323
~ 1 in 1,061,159 Americans
Peak year
2022
30 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,202
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Darely: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darely from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 158 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Darely remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darely by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Darely during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Darelys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Darely
The name Darely has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, which flourished in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "dar-li," which translates to "eternal light" or "everlasting radiance." This name was likely given to children born during auspicious celestial events or celebrations honoring the sun gods revered in Sumerian mythology.
During the height of the Babylonian Empire, around 1800 BC, the name Darely gained popularity among the ruling classes. It was often bestowed upon the sons of noblemen and warriors, carrying the symbolic meaning of strength, resilience, and the hope for a long-lasting legacy. Historical records from this era mention several high-ranking officials and military commanders bearing the name Darely.
In the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas, there are references to a sage named Darely, revered for his wisdom and spiritual teachings. This sage is believed to have lived around 1200 BC and is credited with composing several sacred hymns and mantras still chanted in Hindu rituals today.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Darely was a prominent Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BC. Darely of Athens was a student of Socrates and is mentioned in Plato's dialogues as a passionate debater and intellectual.
During the Roman Empire, the name Darely was adopted by several wealthy patrician families and appeared in various historical documents and inscriptions. One notable bearer of this name was Darely Flavius, a celebrated military commander who served under Emperor Trajan in the early 2nd century AD.
In the Middle Ages, the name Darely gained popularity in certain regions of Europe, particularly in the Germanic territories. Darely the Brave, a legendary warrior and knight from the 9th century, is said to have fought valiantly against the invading Vikings, earning him a place in Norse sagas and folklore.
Another prominent figure with the name Darely was an Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor who lived during the 15th century. Darely Ghiberti is best known for his exceptional bronze reliefs adorning the doors of the Baptistery in Florence, which are widely regarded as masterpieces of Renaissance art.
During the Age of Exploration, a Portuguese navigator named Darely da Silva played a crucial role in several voyages to the Far East. He served as a captain under the legendary explorer Vasco da Gama and contributed significantly to the establishment of trade routes between Europe and Asia in the late 15th century.
People
Darely + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darely as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Darely: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darely?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 323 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darely going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,061,159 US residents.
Is Darely a common name?
We classify Darely as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 326 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darely most popular?
The single biggest year for Darely was 2022, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darely is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Darely a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darely in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.