Darleen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Darleen is an English name derived from the word 'darling', which means beloved. It evolved from the name Darlene and has been in use since the mid-20th century, signifying affection. The name does not have a biblical background. It is viewed positively in modern contexts, often associated with warmth and kindness. Notable people with this name include Darleen Druyun and Darleen Wilson.
The name Darleen is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Darleen has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Darleen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1230th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 595th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 749th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1518th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4294th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5821st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6891st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Darleen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Darleen"
Pronunciation
/dɑrˈlin/
Origin
English
Etymology
Darleen is a variant of the name Darlene, which is derived from the English word 'darling'. The name suggests affection and endearment.
Meaning
beloved, darling
Language Evolution
Darlene, Darleen
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century and has been used frequently since the 1940s.
Variants & Derivatives
Darlene, Dar, Darla
Modern Popularity & Image
Darleen is perceived as a sweet and affectionate name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Darleen Druyun, Darleen Wilson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Darleen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Darleen"
"Darleen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1230th of 9107 | 672 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 595th of 9204 | 2,445 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 749th of 12526 | 3,250 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1518th of 19264 | 1,068 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4294th of 27321 | 344 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5821st of 35406 | 338 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6891st of 30306 | 205 |
Regional Popularity of "Darleen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Darleen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
40.32% 571st/1416 |
- |
80.39% 1902nd/2366 |
73.47% 839th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
26.00% 402nd/1546 |
41.45% 645th/1556 |
57.42% 1351st/2353 |
26.70% 413th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
32.69% 728th/2227 |
22.10% 537th/2430 |
34.84% 994th/2853 |
26.88% 746th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
71.50% 2100th/2937 |
24.92% 868th/3483 |
64.70% 2276th/3518 |
35.44% 1433rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
- |
37.77% 2386th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
32.19% 2402nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
79.40% 5417th/6822 |
48.33% 3033rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Darleen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Darleen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.