Darlene vs Raines

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

Darlene Rank #1,803
Raines Rank #15,592

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #15592 for Raines.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darlene ___

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

Raines ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darlene

Charlene Marlene Gary Dennis Cheryl

If you choose Raines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darlene or Raines more popular?

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Raines at #15592 in the United States.

What do Darlene and Raines mean?

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

Are Darlene and Raines boy or girl names?

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

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