Darene
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Darene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 119 babies have been named Darene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,945 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,945
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Darene
Darene is a girl name .
Darene is currently ranked #36,945 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darene include Dar, Dare, Darey, Dareie, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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