Holding steady.
Popularity of Darene since 1940
Babies named Darene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 80 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
A mid-20th century invention, Darene made its first recorded appearance in 1940 and saw a modest peak in 1957, the year it was most frequently given. Despite this peak, the name never reached a high rank and has remained uncommon. Its trajectory has been stable, with no significant revival in recent decades. As a modern coinage, its meaning is undocumented, but it likely follows the pattern of blending a fashionable syllable with the popular '-ene' suffix seen in names like Arlene and Darlene. While it never appeared among top states, Darene represents a specific era of American naming creativity.
Darene first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1940, likely as a modern coinage combining the popular sound of names like Darlene or the syllable 'Dar-' (as in Darren) with the feminine suffix '-ene'. It saw modest use in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1957, but never entered widespread popularity. Its exact derivation is unknown.
Sibling names for Darene
Names that share Darene's style, for a brother or sister.
