Rising since 2019, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Darlette since 1947
Babies named Darlette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Darlette is a rare modern feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1947. Its origin is uncertain; it appears to be a diminutive or ornamental formation based on names like Darla or Darlene, with the popular feminine suffix -ette. The name has never been widely used, but it has seen a very slight uptick in recent years. According to Social Security data, its peak year was 2022, and it has been rising in usage since 2019. In 2025, its rank was 8,860, with an incidence of about 1 in 146,115 births, indicating its continued rarity. The name remains almost exclusively given to girls. Its top states of popularity are not recorded due to its infrequency. Darlette carries a vintage feel reminiscent of mid-20th century coinages, yet it remains uncommon enough to feel distinctive.
Darlette appears to be a modern coinage, formed by adding the feminine suffix -ette to a root such as Darla or Darlene. Darla itself likely originated as a variant of Darlene, which may be a blend of 'darling' and names like Marlene. Darlette first appeared in U.S. records in 1947 and has remained very rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Darla, Lettie
Sibling names for Darlette
Names that share Darlette's style, for a brother or sister.
