Darlene
Darlene is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tenderly loved or little darling.
Origin and history
Darlene is a 20th-century English name formed by combining 'darling' with the popular feminine suffix '-ene'. It rose significantly in popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains a familiar, classic choice. Today, it is chosen far less frequently but carries a nostalgic charm.
Popularity in the United States
204,942 babies in the United States have been named Darlene since 1880. It ranks #199 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1460.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.4 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 92 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,000 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,426 |
| 1930-1940 | 25,956 |
| 1940-1950 | 40,321 |
| 1950-1960 | 61,886 |
| 1960-1970 | 43,527 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,484 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,184 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,348 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,372 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,685 |
| 2020-2029 | 650 |
Famous people named Darlene
- Darlene Love: Singer, Actress
- Darlene Conley: Actress
- Darlene Zschech: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Darla, Darly, Lena
Fun facts
- Darlene reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1950s.
- The name was created in the English language as an elaboration of the term of endearment 'darling'.