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Darline

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Pronounced dar-LEEN /dɑːrˈliːn/Medium

Meaning: Darline is a variant spelling of Darlene, coined in early twentieth-century America from the English word 'darling' plus a French-styled -ene/-ine ending. The spelling Darline is especially common in Haitian and French-speaking communities.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender word-name: Darline spells Darlene, built from 'darling' with a soft French ending (said 'dar-LEEN').
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Origin LowEnglish, Haitian
MeaningDarline is a variant spelling of Darlene, coined in early twentieth-century America from the English word 'darling' plus a French-styled -ene/-ine ending. The spelling Darline is especially common in Haitian and French-speaking communities.
U.S. rank (2024)#13847 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,050

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192719022024

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

Darline varies Darlene, an American coinage of the early 1900s that dressed the English endearment darling in a French-looking ending. Darlene rose sharply mid-century; the Darline spelling is particularly associated with Haitian and other French-speaking communities, where the -ine ending reads naturally (said 'dar-LEEN').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, against heavier past use of Darlene. Rare, tender, and vintage.

Did you know? Darlene was coined in early twentieth-century America straight from the word 'darling'. Darline is the spelling that took root in Haitian and French-speaking families — the same affection, a lighter finish.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Darline — Variant of Darlene, from English 'darling'; Haitian/French use

Variations

DarleneDarleenDarlyne

Nicknames

DarLina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darline mean?

Darline spells Darlene, an American coinage from the English endearment 'darling' with a French-styled ending — so 'little darling'.

How do you pronounce Darline?

It's said dar-LEEN /dɑːrˈliːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Darline a boy or girl name?

Darline is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Darline?

Darline is rare in the U.S. today, though Darlene was popular in the mid-twentieth century.

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