Darleen

Pronunciation: [ d-AHRL-een ]

Darleen is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,597 in the US, popular nicknames include Dar, Day, and Darie.

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Girl Name #13,597 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Darleen is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AHRL-een.

Parents who love the name Darleen often also consider Lorelle, Sallyanne, Nanette .

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Historical Record

Darleen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 4,395 babies have been named Darleen in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Darleen is past its peak , currently ranked #13,597 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#13,597
Current Rank
Peaked 1958 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#13,597
Total SSA Count
9

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Dar Day Darie Darlie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darleen

Is Darleen a boy or girl name?
Darleen is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Darleen?
Darleen is pronounced d-AHRL-een.
How popular is the name Darleen?
Darleen is currently ranked #13597 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Darleen?
Common nicknames for Darleen include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darlie.
Is Darleen a common or rare name?
Darleen is an uncommon name, ranked #13597 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Darleen?
Darleen pairs well with Lorelle, Sallyanne, Nanette, Elvi in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Darleen?
Related spellings include Darla, Darlene, Darling, Darlyn.

About the Name Darleen

Darleen is a girl name .

Darleen is currently ranked #13,597 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Darleen include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Darleen include Darla, Darlene, Darling, Darlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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