How Many People Are Named Darleen?

Complete statistics for the name Darleen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Darleen
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Darleen means 'noble', a rare female name that's as unique as 1 in 61,798 Americans. With only 5,340 people named Darleen alive today, it's clear this name's popularity peaked long ago in 1958.

~5,340
Living in US
1 in 61,798
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Dignified Gracious Reliable
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,340
Worldwide Bearers
#53,519
Global Rank
🇳🇿 New Zealand
17
🇳🇬 Nigeria
15
🇮🇱 Israel
14
🇩🇪 Germany
12
🇻🇪 Venezuela
12
🇲🇽 Mexico
10
🇮🇳 India
8
🇧🇪 Belgium
8
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
8
🇲🇾 Malaysia
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,340 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 72
543
Would be under 30 (7%)
1,280
Would be 30–60 (15%)
6,499
Would be over 60 (78%)

All 8,322 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
33
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Darleen Through the Generations

Darleen, a name rooted in nobility, has seen its heyday pass but remains cherished by those who carry it. Born in the mid-20th century, Darleen reached its peak in 1958 with 231 births, reflecting a time when traditional names were favored. Today, the average Darleen is 72 years old, with 78% of those named Darleen being over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that while Darleen may be declining in usage, it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of those who bear it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,077
New York 725
Michigan 393
Wisconsin 299
Minnesota 289
Pennsylvania 269
Ohio 263
New Jersey 220
Massachusetts 214
Illinois 187

✨ Similar Names to Darleen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Darleen's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Darleen

How Many People Have the Name Darleen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,340 people in the United States currently share the name Darleen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 61,798 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Darleen a Common or Rare Name?

Darleen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Darleen Mean?

Darleen means "noble" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Darleen in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Darleen Most Popular?

The name Darleen reached peak popularity in 1958, with 231 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Darleen?

Approximately 5,340 people named Darleen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,322. That works out to roughly 1 in 61,798 Americans.

Is Darleen a rare name?

Darleen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 61,798 Americans has this name.

What does the name Darleen mean?

Darleen means "noble" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Darleen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Darleen are male and 100% are female.

When was Darleen most popular?

Darleen peaked in 1958 with 231 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,340
All-Time Births8,322
1 in X1 in 61,798
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age72
Peak Year1958
World Rank#53,519
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.