Darlene

At a Glance: Name: Darlene – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: dar-LEEN

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Darlene is a girl's name pronounced dar-LEEN (IPA /dɑːrˈliːn). Social Security Administration records go back to 1896, so it's a name with a long documented history in the U.S., though it isn't currently filed under any particular style or era tag.

Meaning & Origin of Darlene

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How to Pronounce Darlene

Phonetic: dar-LEEN   IPA: /dɑːrˈliːn/

Popularity of Darlene

Darlene hit its peak in 1958, ranking #49 with 8,279 babies given the name that year. Since then it has dropped off sharply, landing at #1802 in 2024 with just 111 babies named Darlene.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1896–2024.

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Darlene?

Darlene is pronounced dar-LEEN (IPA: /dɑːrˈliːn/).

Is Darlene a popular name right now?

Darlene peaked at #49 in 1958 and is ranked #1802 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1896–2024.)

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