Darlene
boy nameDarlene entered the US charts in 1927, peaked at #1446 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1927–2025
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rank today
#1446
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3784 |
| 1930s | #2410 |
| 1940s | #2024 |
| 1950s | #2346 |
| 1960s | #2242 |
| 1970s | #3953 |
| 1980s | #6229 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Darlene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darlene alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darlene in 2025?
- Darlene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Darlene most popular?
- Darlene peaked in 1958, reaching #1446 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Darlene with classmates?
- Darlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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