Darline
Darline is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Darling, dear one, beloved.
Origin and history
Darline is an English name derived as a variant of Darlene, stemming from the Old English word 'darling' combined with the suffix '-ine'. It enjoyed modest popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States and has since become relatively rare. The name retains a vintage, affectionate charm while maintaining a familiar structure.
Popularity in the United States
5,050 babies in the United States have been named Darline since 1880. It ranks #2449 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2090.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.9 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- MO (8.7 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
- IA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 30 |
| 1910-1920 | 244 |
| 1920-1930 | 812 |
| 1930-1940 | 879 |
| 1940-1950 | 671 |
| 1950-1960 | 865 |
| 1960-1970 | 680 |
| 1970-1980 | 231 |
| 1980-1990 | 302 |
| 1990-2000 | 178 |
| 2000-2010 | 103 |
| 2010-2019 | 44 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Nicknames
Darla, Darl
Fun facts
- Darline is a common alternate spelling of Darlene, which originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the 1930s to 1950s alongside similar names ending in '-ine' and '-ene'.