Darlene
Darlene is an English name derived from the term of endearment "darling," combined with the suffix "-ene." It emerged in the early 20th century as a way to transform an affectionate word into a formal given name.
Current Popularity
#1847 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Most popular in the 1950s-1960s, giving it a distinct mid-century charm
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •The "-lene" ending was a fashionable suffix for girls' names in the early-to-mid 20th century
- •May appeal to parents seeking vintage names that are recognizable but not overly common today
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Darlene Hard
Professional tennis player and Grand Slam champion
Statistics
204,942
Total births since 1880
1958
Peak year
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