Darline: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: d-ahrl-een-eh
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: A variant of the term of endearment

Darline is an English feminine given name that originated in the late 19th century. It is derived from the term of endearment "darling" combined with the diminutive suffixes -een, -ene, or -ine. The name gained popularity in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada, where it was among the top 100 names for newborn girls between 1943 and 1973. Although its usage declined after 2004, it remains a meaningful and endearing name. Darline symbolizes tender love and affection, making it an important name for those who value these qualities.

Darline Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Darline is currently #24785 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Darline is currently #14196 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Darline is currently #12502 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Darline is currently #7113 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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