Darlene
Meaning
"darling, dear beloved one"
Origin: American English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,803
- Total SSA Count
- 111
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Dar, Darley, Dee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"darling, dear beloved one"
Origin: American English
"lake meadow"
Origin: Welsh/Old English
Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1957 for Lynlee.
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Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Lynlee at #1957 in the United States.
Darlene means "darling, dear beloved one" (American English origin). Lynlee means "lake meadow" (Welsh/Old English origin).
Darlene is primarily a girl name. Lynlee is primarily a girl name.