Darleen Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAR-leen / /ˈdɑːrliːn/English; American
Meaning
English: dear; American: combination of Darla and Lynn
Historical & Cultural Background
Darleen is a modern name that emerged in the 20th century, primarily in the United States. It is often considered a variant of the name Darla, which means 'dear' or 'beloved.' The name reflects a trend of creating feminine names by blending existing names. Its usage has fluctuated over the decades, often associated with a vintage charm.
Trend Summary
Darleen experienced a peak in popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Darlene
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Darleen was first seen in the United States in 1914. Darleen has ranked as high as #891 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Darleen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Darleen (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 30 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 38 |
| 1922 | 65 |
| 1923 | 59 |
| 1924 | 71 |
| 1925 | 102 |
| 1926 | 91 |
| 1927 | 125 |
| 1928 | 120 |
| 1929 | 112 |
| 1930 | 124 |
| 1931 | 107 |
| 1932 | 109 |
| 1933 | 110 |
| 1934 | 96 |
| 1935 | 99 |
| 1936 | 112 |
| 1937 | 119 |
| 1938 | 155 |
| 1939 | 150 |
| 1940 | 135 |
| 1941 | 177 |
| 1942 | 166 |
| 1943 | 227 |
| 1944 | 158 |
| 1945 | 169 |
| 1946 | 209 |
| 1947 | 208 |
| 1948 | 193 |
| 1949 | 200 |
| 1950 | 171 |
| 1951 | 162 |
| 1952 | 139 |
| 1953 | 146 |
| 1954 | 122 |
| 1955 | 151 |
| 1956 | 167 |
| 1957 | 193 |
| 1958 | 231 |
| 1959 | 185 |
| 1960 | 152 |
| 1961 | 185 |
| 1962 | 158 |
| 1963 | 132 |
| 1964 | 146 |
| 1965 | 132 |
| 1966 | 120 |
| 1967 | 114 |
| 1968 | 84 |
| 1969 | 95 |
| 1970 | 76 |
| 1971 | 76 |
| 1972 | 54 |
| 1973 | 56 |
| 1974 | 53 |
| 1975 | 40 |
| 1976 | 32 |
| 1977 | 40 |
| 1978 | 30 |
| 1979 | 47 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9 |