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How Many People Are Named Dara?
Estimated people named Dara living in the U.S. today
13,004
Gender distribution
6% male · 94% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 14,291
- Peak year: 1981 (466 births)
- Estimated living today: 13,004
Dara by age group — who carries the name today?
Dara popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Dara
Dara has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 14,291 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 13,004 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 26,284 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Daras you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Dara in the US?
An estimated 13,004 people named Dara are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Dara rare — about 1 in 26,284 Americans.
Is Dara a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Dara is 6% male and 94% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Dara most popular?
Dara peaked in 1981, when 466 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Dara?
Dara ranks #2,041 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).