Darlene Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAR-leen / /ˈdɑːrliːn/English; American
Meaning
English: darling; American: beloved
Historical & Cultural Background
Darlene originated as a feminine name in the early 20th century, derived from the word 'darling.' It gained popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s. The name has been used occasionally for boys, though it remains predominantly feminine.
Trend Summary
Darlene has seen a decline in popularity in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dar
- Darla
International Variants
- Darlène (French)
Famous people named Darlene
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Darlene was first seen in the United States in 1927. Darlene has ranked as high as #1091 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in Wisconsin. In the past 5 years the name Darlene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Darlene (1941)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 17 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |