Darleen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Darleen is a combination of the names 'Darlene' and 'Eileen', implying endearment and affection.
Meaning of the Name Darleen
Darleen is a feminine given name that originated from the combination of the names 'Darlene' and 'Eileen'. It is derived from the Old English element 'deor' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved', combined with 'leen', a diminutive suffix. The name implies a sense of endearment and affection. Darleen can also be seen as a variant of the name Darlene, which became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Popularity of the Name Darleen
The popularity for the name Darleen peaked in popularity in the year 1958 with 231 births, which ranked number 1,155 out of 10,391 unique names for that year. Darleen had the most female births in 1958 with 231, which ranked number 650 out of 7,027 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Darleen has declined sharply over the last ten years from 29 births to 12 births, a decline of -58.62%. Among females, Darleen has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 29 births to 12 births, a decline of -58.62%.
Nationwide Popularity of Darleen
- 20 Year Trend of Darleen: -36.84%
- 10 Year Trend of Darleen: -58.62%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Darleen: -58.62%
Popularity of Darleen by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Darleen. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Darleen in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Darleen is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Darleen
- Total Births of Darleen: 11 (-8.45%)
- Female Births of Darleen: 11 (-8.45%)
Given the downward trend of Darleen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.45% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. For Females, births for Darleen have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 11 female births in 2024, a decrease of -8.45%.