Darla Colby

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darla Colby — English
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darla Colby is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darla is a feminine given name of English origin. Darla is a female given name of English origin which is a variant of Darlene. Darla means “Darling” Darla K. Anderson (fl. 1993–present), American film producer Darla Hood (1931–1979), American child actress, best known for her role in the Our Gang series Darla Moore (born 1954), American businesswoman Darla Pacheco (born 1989), Puerto Rican model Darla Vandenbossche (born 1963), Canadian actress Darla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Darla (Finding Nemo), character in the animated film Finding Nemo Darla Aquista, also called the Warlock's Daughter, a DC Comics. The surname Colby: Colby is a surname. Anita Colby (1914–1972), American actress Anthony Colby (1792–1873), American politician Bainbridge Colby (1869–1950), American politician Barbara Colby (1940–1975), American actress Brandon Colby, American physician Carlos W. Colby (1837–1922), American soldier Casey Colby (born 1974), American ski jumper C. B. Darla is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darla reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darla

English

Darla is a female given name of English origin which is a variant of Darlene. Darla means “Darling” Darla K. Anderson (fl. 1993–present), American film producer Darla Hood (1931–1979), American child actress, best known for her role in the Our Gang series Darla Moore (born 1954), American businesswoman Darla Pacheco (born 1989), Puerto Rican model Darla Vandenbossche (born 1963), Canadian actress Darla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Darla (Finding Nemo), character in the animated film Finding Nemo Darla Aquista, also called the Warlock's Daughter, a DC Comics.

Surname: Colby

English

Colby is a surname. Anita Colby (1914–1972), American actress Anthony Colby (1792–1873), American politician Bainbridge Colby (1869–1950), American politician Barbara Colby (1940–1975), American actress Brandon Colby, American physician Carlos W. Colby (1837–1922), American soldier Casey Colby (born 1974), American ski jumper C. B.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Darla is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Darla by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Darla Colby

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Darla Colby:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Darla?
The first name Darla originates from English. Darla is a female given name of English origin which is a variant of Darlene. Darla means “Darling” Darla K. Anderson (fl. 1993–present), American film producer Darla Hood (1931–1979), American child actress, best known for her role in the Our Gang series Darla Moore (born 1954), American businesswoman Darla Pacheco (born 1989), Puerto Rican model Darla Vandenbossche (born 1963), Canadian actress Darla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Darla (Finding Nemo), character in the animated film Finding Nemo Darla Aquista, also called the Warlock's Daughter, a DC Comics.
When was Darla most popular?
The name Darla reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Colby?
The surname Colby originates from English. Colby is a surname. Anita Colby (1914–1972), American actress Anthony Colby (1792–1873), American politician Bainbridge Colby (1869–1950), American politician Barbara Colby (1940–1975), American actress Brandon Colby, American physician Carlos W. Colby (1837–1922), American soldier Casey Colby (born 1974), American ski jumper C. B.
How common is the surname Colby?
The surname Colby is shared by approximately 11K people worldwide.
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