Darlena
Darlena is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,046 in the US, popular nicknames include Dar, Day, and Darie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Darlena is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Darlena often also consider Concepsion, Obdulia, Carlton .
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Historical Record
Darlena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,251 babies have been named Darlena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darlena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,046 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,046
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Darlena
Darlena is a girl name .
Darlena is currently ranked #68,046 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darlena include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darlena 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis