US Popularity:3405
Origin:British
Meaning:Darling
Darlene is a girl’s name with English origins. It may come as no surprise that the name Darlene means “darling.” A truly fitting name for your own little one, this moniker will remind baby of how dear they are to you. Darlene was at its most popular during the 1950s when it was inside the top 100 girls’ names in the United States, and has since remained a classic choice. From the Led Zeppelin track Darlene to American tennis player Darlene Hard, baby will be in great company!
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Famous People Named Darlene

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  • Darlene Hard
    Tennis Player

Darlene Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Darlene is currently #2262 on The Bump
Girl:Darlene is currently #1580 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Darlene is currently #3405 in U.S. births
Girl:Darlene is currently #1860 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1860
in 2023
+ 19
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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