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Darlin
Pronounced DAR-lin /ˈdɑr.lɪn/Medium
Meaning: From the English word darling, 'dear; beloved; cherished' (from Old English deorling); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-nameLow
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
Darlin comes from the English word darling, 'dear; beloved; cherished' (from Old English deorling; a word-name; we note the word-name; common in Latin-American families). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'DAR-lin').
In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, dear-and-beloved at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Darlin mean?
Darlin is an English word-name — 'darling; dear; beloved'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the word-name.
How do you pronounce Darlin?
It's said DAR-lin /ˈdɑr.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Darlin a boy or girl name?
Darlin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Darlin?
Darlin is a rare name in the U.S.