Darleen
Darleen is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Darling; little tender one.
Origin and history
Darleen is a variant spelling of Darlene, derived from the English term of endearment 'darling' combined with the popular name suffix '-ene'. It emerged in the early 20th century in the United States, peaking in usage mid-century before becoming less common today.
Popularity in the United States
8,332 babies in the United States have been named Darleen since 1880. It ranks #1830 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2039.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.8 %)
- NY (14 %)
- MI (7.6 %)
- WI (5.8 %)
- MN (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 93 |
| 1920-1930 | 811 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,181 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,842 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,667 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,318 |
| 1970-1980 | 504 |
| 1980-1990 | 227 |
| 1990-2000 | 176 |
| 2000-2010 | 219 |
| 2010-2019 | 232 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Famous people named Darleen
- Darleen Carr: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Darla, Darly
Fun facts
- Darleen developed as an alternative spelling of Darlene during the height of its mid-20th-century popularity.
- The name was most frequently used in the United States between the 1930s and 1960s.