Holding steady.
Popularity of Darlyne since 1915
Babies named Darlyne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 49 |
| 1920s | 232 |
| 1930s | 415 |
| 1940s | 315 |
| 1950s | 190 |
| 1960s | 123 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Darlyne is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915. It reached its highest popularity in 1935, during the peak of names ending in -lyne. The name is a variant of Darlene, which itself derives from the English word 'darling'. Darlyne's trajectory has been stable over the decades, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally, remaining a rare and distinctive choice. Its usage has largely been confined to the mid-20th century, with a notable concentration in the 1930s.
Darlyne is a modern coinage that emerged in the early 20th century as a feminization of the name Darlene, which itself is derived from the English word 'darling'. The suffix '-lyne' was a fashionable variant used to create distinctive feminine names during this period. The name saw its peak usage in the 1930s but has since declined in popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Darla, Dee, Lynnie
Sibling names for Darlyne
Names that share Darlyne's style, for a brother or sister.
