How Many People Are Named Darlena?
Complete statistics for the name Darlena: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Darlena is a very rare female name, with only 1,268 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 260,315 Americans. The majority of those named Darlena are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they're often found taking charge in various situations.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 61All 1,536 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: 1964Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Darlena Through the Generations
Over the decades, Darlena has seen its peak popularity in 1964 when 53 babies were given this name. Since then, it has been on a steady decline, becoming less common among younger generations. Today, out of the 1,268 people named Darlena, 65 are under 30, 583 are between 30 and 60, and 888 are over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Darlena's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Darlena
How Many People Have the Name Darlena?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,268 people in the United States currently share the name Darlena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 260,315 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Darlena a Common or Rare Name?
Darlena 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 Darlena Mean?
Darlena means "creative variant of Darlene" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Darlena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Darlena Most Popular?
The name Darlena reached peak popularity in 1964, with 53 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 Darlena?
Approximately 1,268 people named Darlena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,536. That works out to roughly 1 in 260,315 Americans.
Is Darlena a rare name?
Darlena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 260,315 Americans has this name.
What does the name Darlena mean?
Darlena means "creative variant of Darlene" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Darlena more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Darlena are male and 100% are female.
When was Darlena most popular?
Darlena peaked in 1964 with 53 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.