Darline
Pronunciation: [ d-AHRL-eyen ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Darline first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,414 babies have been named Darline in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darline is past its peak , currently ranked #38,743 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,743
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Darline
Darline is a girl name .
Darline is currently ranked #38,743 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darline include Dar, Darl, Darly, Darlie, Ine, Iney, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darline 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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