Girl
Darlene
dearly beloved
About Darlene
This classic name carries a gentle strength that resonates across generations. Darlene possesses an understated elegance, neither too ornate nor too simple, striking that perfect balance parents often seek. The name flows beautifully when spoken aloud and pairs well with both traditional and contemporary middle names. It has maintained steady presence throughout decades without becoming overly trendy, which means your daughter won't be one of five in her classroom. Darlene works wonderfully in professional settings while retaining warmth in personal relationships. The name ages gracefully, suiting a child, teenager, and accomplished adult equally well. Its soft consonants and melodic rhythm create an approachable, friendly impression that encourages connection.
Popularity of the Name Darlene
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | #970 | |||
| 1911 | #988 | |||
| 1912 | #927 | |||
| 1913 | #743 | |||
| 1914 | #643 | |||
| 1915 | #707 | |||
| 1916 | #587 | |||
| 1917 | #507 | |||
| 1918 | #507 | |||
| 1919 | #435 | |||
| 1920 | #398 | |||
| 1921 | #336 | |||
| 1922 | #315 | |||
| 1923 | #291 | |||
| 1924 | #260 | |||
| 1925 | #241 | |||
| 1926 | #212 | |||
| 1927 | #185 | |||
| 1928 | #176 | |||
| 1929 | #160 | |||
| 1930 | #141 | |||
| 1931 | #128 | |||
| 1932 | #122 | |||
| 1933 | #96 | |||
| 1934 | #90 | |||
| 1935 | #91 | |||
| 1936 | #83 | |||
| 1937 | #72 | |||
| 1938 | #76 | |||
| 1939 | #75 | |||
| 1940 | #79 | |||
| 1941 | #76 | |||
| 1942 | #78 | |||
| 1943 | #73 | |||
| 1944 | #76 | |||
| 1945 | #71 | |||
| 1946 | #71 | |||
| 1947 | #71 | |||
| 1948 | #77 | |||
| 1949 | #75 | |||
| 1950 | #79 | |||
| 1951 | #79 | |||
| 1952 | #77 | |||
| 1953 | #75 | |||
| 1954 | #76 | |||
| 1955 | #76 | |||
| 1956 | #71 | |||
| 1957 | #57 | |||
| 1958 | #49 | |||
| 1959 | #66 | |||
| 1960 | #75 | |||
| 1961 | #80 | |||
| 1962 | #88 | |||
| 1963 | #85 | #296 | ||
| 1964 | #80 | |||
| 1965 | #83 | |||
| 1966 | #94 | #278 | ||
| 1967 | #111 | #218 | ||
| 1968 | #121 | #260 | ||
| 1969 | #137 | #364 | ||
| 1970 | #155 | #289 | ||
| 1971 | #170 | #220 | ||
| 1972 | #199 | #230 | ||
| 1973 | #216 | #270 | ||
| 1974 | #251 | #361 | ||
| 1975 | #265 | #302 | ||
| 1976 | #279 | #273 | ||
| 1977 | #308 | |||
| 1978 | #319 | |||
| 1979 | #348 | |||
| 1980 | #362 | #450 | ||
| 1981 | #368 | #553 | ||
| 1982 | #396 | |||
| 1983 | #408 | |||
| 1984 | #452 | |||
| 1985 | #456 | |||
| 1986 | #477 | |||
| 1987 | #491 | |||
| 1988 | #468 | |||
| 1989 | #493 | #383 | ||
| 1990 | #482 | |||
| 1991 | #506 | #718 | ||
| 1992 | #602 | #798 | ||
| 1993 | #617 | #686 | ||
| 1994 | #636 | #937 | ||
| 1995 | #749 | |||
| 1996 | #746 | #556 | #910 | |
| 1997 | #831 | #894 | ||
| 1998 | #832 | |||
| 1999 | #935 | #936 | ||
| 2000 | #826 | |||
| 2001 | #857 | |||
| 2002 | #894 | |||
| 2004 | #999 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Darlene
Names Similar to Darlene
Nicknames for Darlene
- Dar
- Darla
- Lene
- Darly
Famous People Named Darlene
| Darlene Koldenhoven | American musician and singer |
| Darlene Love | American singer and actress |
| Darlene Tompkins | American actress |
| Darlene Vogel | American actress |
| Darlene Zschech | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Darlene Cates | American actress |
| Darlene Conley | American actress |
| Darlene Gillespie | American actress and singer |
| Darlene Rodriguez | American news anchor |
| Darlene Hard | American tennis player |
Characters Named Darlene
| Darlene Alderson | Mr. Robot |
| Darlene Granger | Roseanne |
| Darlene Snell | Ozark |
| Darlene Shiley | The Bold and the Beautiful |
| Darlene Merriman | Head of the Class |
| Darlene Cates | Gilmore Girls |
| Darlene Chapman | The Fosters |
| Darlene Farley | Reba |