Darlena
girl nameDarlena entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #1527 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#1527
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #5037 |
| 1930s | #3007 |
| 1940s | #2091 |
| 1950s | #1857 |
| 1960s | #1853 |
| 1970s | #3528 |
| 1980s | #5253 |
| 1990s | #7905 |
| 2000s | #13438 |
| 2010s | #14309 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Darlena are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darlena alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darlena in 2025?
- Darlena is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Darlena most popular?
- Darlena peaked in 1958, reaching #1527 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Darlena with classmates?
- Darlena will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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