Darla Olive

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darla Olive — English
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darla Olive 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 Olive: Bobby Olive (born 1969), American football player Bruce Olive (1930–2025), Australian rugby league footballer David Olive (1937–2012), British theoretical physicist Don Olive (1930/31–1984), New Zealand racing cyclist Fernand Olive (1891–1949), French general known as Oliva-Roget George Olive (1887–1973), Canadian politician Gloria Olive (1923–2006), New Zealand mathematician Gordon Olive (1916–1987), Australian air force officer and company executive Isabelle Olive (born 1960), French athlete James Olive (1856–1942), British senior police officer Jason Olive (born 1972), American actor Jean-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: Olive

French

Bobby Olive (born 1969), American football player Bruce Olive (1930–2025), Australian rugby league footballer David Olive (1937–2012), British theoretical physicist Don Olive (1930/31–1984), New Zealand racing cyclist Fernand Olive (1891–1949), French general known as Oliva-Roget George Olive (1887–1973), Canadian politician Gloria Olive (1923–2006), New Zealand mathematician Gordon Olive (1916–1987), Australian air force officer and company executive Isabelle Olive (born 1960), French athlete James Olive (1856–1942), British senior police officer Jason Olive (born 1972), American actor Jean-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 Olive

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 Olive:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Olive?
The surname Olive originates from French. Bobby Olive (born 1969), American football player Bruce Olive (1930–2025), Australian rugby league footballer David Olive (1937–2012), British theoretical physicist Don Olive (1930/31–1984), New Zealand racing cyclist Fernand Olive (1891–1949), French general known as Oliva-Roget George Olive (1887–1973), Canadian politician Gloria Olive (1923–2006), New Zealand mathematician Gordon Olive (1916–1987), Australian air force officer and company executive Isabelle Olive (born 1960), French athlete James Olive (1856–1942), British senior police officer Jason Olive (born 1972), American actor Jean-B.
What are the origins of the name Darla Olive?
The name Darla Olive combines two different traditions: the first name Darla has English roots, while the surname Olive originates from French.
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