Darleene
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Darleene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 43 babies have been named Darleene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darleene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,367 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,367
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Darleene
Darleene is a girl name .
Darleene is currently ranked #37,367 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darleene include Dar, Darl, Darly, Darlie, Darle, Darley, Darleie, Ene, Eney, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darleene 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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