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Darleen
Pronounced dar-LEEN /dɑrˈlin/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Darlene, from the English 'darling' (from Old English deorling, 'dear one'), with the -lene endingLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Darleen is a spelling of Darlene, from the English 'darling' (from Old English deorling, 'dear one'), with the -lene ending. A tender name (said 'dar-LEEN').
In the U.S. it appears rarely today, more common mid-century. Rare, darling at the root, and tender.
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What does the name Darleen mean?
Darleen is a spelling of Darlene, 'darling; dear one' from the English 'darling'.
How do you pronounce Darleen?
It's said dar-LEEN /dɑrˈlin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Darleen a boy or girl name?
Darleen is a girl's name.
How popular is Darleen?
Darleen is a rare name in the U.S. today.