Holding steady.
Popularity of Darrelyn since 1942
Babies named Darrelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Darrelyn is a mid-20th-century American coinage, first recorded in 1942. Its usage peaked in 1950, reflecting the postwar era's fondness for -lyn names. Despite never reaching the top 1000, it saw modest use during the 1950s, after which popularity declined. The trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage since the 1960s. The name appears to be a variant of Darlene, with the 'r' possibly borrowed from names like Darryl. No top states are associated with Darrelyn, indicating its usage was sparse and broadly distributed. While not common, it represents a creative spelling trend that characterized mid-century American naming.
Darrelyn is a modern English creation, first recorded in 1942. It appears to be a variation of Darlene, itself derived from the Old English word 'dearling' meaning 'darling,' but with a respelling that may be influenced by other -lyn names. The peak usage occurred in 1950, reflecting mid-20th-century trends for feminine names ending in -lyn.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Darry, Lyn
Sibling names for Darrelyn
Names that share Darrelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
