Darlene

Meaning of Darlene

The name Darlene means 'darling' or 'dear one'. It suggests someone who is loved and cherished.

Darlene has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Darlene

After ranking as high as #825 in 2000, Darlene has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Darlene

• Darlene Love
  Legendary singer and actress
• Darlene Cates
  Actress, 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape'
• Darlene Conley
  Actress, 'The Bold and the Beautiful'
• Darlene Zschech
  Australian Christian worship leader
• Darlene Fairley
  Former Washington State Senator

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Questions about the name Darlene

What does the name Darlene mean?

Darlene means the name darlene means 'darling' or 'dear one'. it suggests someone who is loved and cherished, and it comes from English origins.

Is Darlene a boy's or a girl's name?

Darlene is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Darlene?

Darlene did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Darlene most popular?

Darlene peaked at #825 in 2000.