boy's name
Darko
DAR-koh
- Origin Slovene
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 347
Darko is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Darko is a name of Slovene origin.
- Peaked in France in 1977, when 15 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Darko Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Darko?
In 2024, Darko was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Darko Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Darko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Darko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Darko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Darko
- Pronunciation DAR-koh
Sibling Names for Darko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Darko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Darko
How popular is the name Darko?
In 2024, Darko was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Darko a girl's or a boy's name?
Darko is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Darko?
Darko has 2 syllables.
When was Darko most popular?
Darko peaked in 1977, when 15 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.