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Darlett

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Pronounced dar-LET /dɑːrˈlɛt/Medium

Meaning: Darlett is a modern name that echoes Darla and Darlene, both rooted in the English word darling, a beloved one. The -ett ending gives it a dainty, French-styled finish while the sense of a dear one runs through the Darl- names.Low

In 30 seconds: Darlett is a modern name in the Darlene family, from the word darling (said dar-LET). It saw brief use in the early twenty-twenties.

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Origin LowEnglish, American

MeaningDarlett is a modern name that echoes Darla and Darlene, both rooted in the English word darling, a beloved one. The -ett ending gives it a dainty, French-styled finish while the sense of a dear one runs through the Darl- names.

U.S. rank (2023)#10498 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 50

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Darlett is a contemporary name built on the Darl- element seen in Darlene and Darla, which trace to the English darling, meaning a dear or beloved one. The trim -ett ending gives it a delicate, diminutive shape. Its use in the United States is recent and very small, appearing only in the last few years.

Darlett was never a common name. It appeared in United States records only in small numbers, given to fewer than twenty girls a year at its peak in the early twenty-twenties.

Did you know? Darlett shares its Darl- root with Darlene and Darla, all reaching back to the fond English word darling.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Darlett — Darl- family; from English darling

Variations

DarleneDarlaDarletta

Nicknames

DarLett

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darlett mean?

It is a modern name in the Darla and Darlene family, from the word darling.

How do you pronounce Darlett?

It is said dar-LET /dɑːrˈlɛt/, two syllables.

Is Darlett a boy or girl name?

Darlett is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Darlett?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the early twenty-twenties.