Darlene
Darlene: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛdΙΛliΛn/
Meaning and origin of Darlene
- A female given name from English [in turn originating as a coinage], of modern usage.
Etymology
A 20th-century coinage from darling and names like Charlene and Marlene.
How popular is Darlene?
Since 1880, 204,942 girls and 604 boys in the U.S. have been named Darlene (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #49 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #1452 in 1958. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Darlene FAQ
What does the name Darlene mean?
A female given name from English [in turn originating as a coinage], of modern usage. A 20th-century coinage from darling and names like Charlene and Marlene.
What is the origin of the name Darlene?
Darlene is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Darlene?
Since 1880, 204,942 girls and 604 boys in the U.S. have been named Darlene (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #49 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #1452 in 1958. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Darlene a boy or girl name?
Darlene is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 204,942 girls and 604 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.