Holding steady.
Popularity of Darlen since 1936
Babies named Darlen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Darlen is an uncommon name first recorded in the United States in 1936, though it has never appeared in the national top 1000. Its peak year came in 2008, when it saw its highest usage, but the name has remained rare overall. The trajectory has been stable, with no dramatic rise or fall. Given its scarcity, no top states or notable bearers are associated with the name. Darlen likely emerged as a modern English coinage, blending elements from established names like Darlene or Darla. With its soft sound and familiar yet distinctive feel, Darlen offers a subtle alternative to more common names ending in '-len'.
Darlen is a modern name that appears to be a blend or variant of names like Darla or Darleen, which themselves are often considered feminine forms of Darlene. Darlene, in turn, is a 20th-century American coinage, possibly influenced by the word 'darling'. Darlen has been recorded since the 1930s, with a peak in usage around 2008, but remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dar, Len
Sibling names for Darlen
Names that share Darlen's style, for a brother or sister.
