Darlene

Darlene is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 111 girls in the United States.

Darlene at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈdɑːliːn/

About the name Darlene

Darlene belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Darlene first appears in Social Security records in 1896. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #49 in 1958, and in 2024 111 babies received the name — 204,832 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Darlene in US records

First recorded (US)
1896
Best US rank
#49 in 1958
Peak year
1958
Babies named Darlene in 2024
111
Total since 1880
204,832

Darlene in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2509 in 2006
Babies named Darlene in 2024
3
Total since 1996
72

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darlene mean?

The meaning of Darlene is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Darlene a boy or girl name?

Darlene is a girl name. In 2024, 111 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Darlene?

Darlene comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Darlene?

Darlene first appears in US records in 1896. Its best-ever ranking was #49 in 1958, and 111 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Darlene?

Darlene is pronounced /ˈdɑːliːn/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.