Name Legacy

Darlene

Recorded 1896–2025 · United States

Darlene was most popular in 1958, when 8,307 American babies were given the name — ranking #98 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,355, with 108 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 205,546 people named Darlene.

Most popular in1958
Rank that year#98
Births that year8,307
Total since 1880205,546

Darlene over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Darlene’s peak in 1958. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

English · from "darling"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org