Darlene
Peaked at #49 nationally in 1958, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1896, Darlene has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Darlene — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#49
in 1958
Current rank
#1802
in 2024
Years tracked
126
1896–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1896, Darlene reached its peak popularity for girls in 1958, ranking #49 nationally with 8,279 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1364 (2014) to #1802 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Darlene ranks #1802 nationally for girls, with 111 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,802 | 111 |
| 2023 | #1,857 | 108 |
| 2022 | #1,872 | 108 |
| 2021 | #1,914 | 103 |
| 2020 | #1,796 | 110 |
| 2019 | #1,710 | 122 |
| 2018 | #1,598 | 134 |
| 2017 | #1,515 | 146 |
Darlene — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1452
in 1958
Last ranked
#6363
in 1989
Years tracked
49
1927–1989
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1927, Darlene reached its peak popularity for boys in 1958, ranking #1452 nationally with 29 babies given the name that year.
Darlene hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #6363.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #6,363 | 7 |
| 1976 | #5,788 | 5 |
| 1975 | #3,490 | 10 |
| 1973 | #4,621 | 6 |
| 1972 | #3,407 | 9 |
| 1971 | #4,060 | 7 |
| 1970 | #2,929 | 11 |
| 1969 | #4,044 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Darlene most popular?
Darlene was most popular in 1958, when it ranked #49 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Darlene becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Darlene?
At least 205,436 babies have been recorded with the name Darlene in the US since 1896, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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