Darlo
A variation of the Old English name "Deorlufu" meaning "dear beloved one".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Darlo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darlo today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darlo births was 1931 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darlo. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Darlo is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Darlos were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Darlo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1931
5 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1957 SSA rank
#4,110
Tracked since 1931
Popularity
Darlo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darlo from the 1930s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darlo 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 Darlo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Darlo
The given name Darlo is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, around the 5th to 11th centuries AD. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "deor," meaning "deer," and the suffix "-lo," which was commonly used as a diminutive or endearing form.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darlo can be found in the Domesday Book, a historical record from the late 11th century that documented landholdings and taxation across England. The entry mentions a person named "Darlo the Huntsman," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in hunting or forestry during that time.
In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Darlo de Wyndesore was recorded as a member of the royal court of King Henry III. He served as a trusted advisor and was known for his expertise in matters of law and governance.
During the Renaissance period, a poet and playwright named Darlo Fitzwilliam gained recognition for his works inspired by classical literature. He was born in 1547 and is credited with introducing several new poetic forms to the English language.
Another notable individual with the name Darlo was Sir Darlo Hawkins, a British explorer and navigator who embarked on several voyages in the late 16th century. He is known for his detailed accounts of his travels and encounters with various cultures around the world.
In more recent history, Darlo Blackwood, born in 1879, was a renowned architect who made significant contributions to the Art Deco movement in the early 20th century. Many of his iconic designs can still be seen in major cities across Europe and the United States.
While the name Darlo has declined in popularity over the centuries, it remains a unique and intriguing choice, carrying a rich historical legacy and associations with nature, creativity, and adventure.
People
Darlo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darlo 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
Darlo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darlo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darlo 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Darlo a common name?
We classify Darlo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darlo most popular?
The single biggest year for Darlo was 1931, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darlo is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Darlo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darlo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darlo in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Darlo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darlo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Darlo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Darlo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.