Dalston vs Darlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darlene

Girl #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, dear beloved one"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,803
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar, Darley, Dee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dalston Rank #15,862
Darlene Rank #1,803

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #15862 for Dalston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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No pairings available yet.

Darlene ___

  • Darlene Marie
  • Darlene Ann
  • Darlene Jean
  • Darlene Sue
  • Darlene Lynn
  • Darlene Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalston or Darlene more popular?

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Dalston at #15862 in the United States.

What do Dalston and Darlene mean?

Darlene means "darling, dear beloved one" (American English origin).

Are Dalston and Darlene boy or girl names?

Dalston is primarily a boy name. Darlene is primarily a girl name.

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