The nameDarlene
Darlene is an American name from the word darling. It was a top 50 name in 1958.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Darlene is a 20th century creation from darling, with the ending lene, as in Marlene.
Origin
English.
History
In the United States Darlene reached 49th place in 1958.
Famous people named Darlene
- Darlene Love, singer
- Darlene Conner, character in Roseanne
Popularity of the name Darlene
Darlene in the United States
Darlene was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 62,024 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Darlene. Its rise began around 1926, and it peaked in 1958. Half of all babies named Darlene in the United States were born before 1955, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 108 births a year on average, against 141 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Darlene
Names from the same generation as Darlene, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darlene mean?
Darlene is a 20th century creation from darling, with the ending lene, as in Marlene.
What is the origin of the name Darlene?
English.
Is Darlene a girl's or a boy's name?
Darlene is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Darlene?
In 2024, Darlene was the 1813th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 111 births.
What are good sibling names for Darlene?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Melinda, Leanne, Katia and Katy for a sister, Freddie, Cedric, Bobby and Nelson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Darlene?
Darlene Love, singer; Darlene Conner, character in Roseanne.