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How Many People Are Named Darlene?
Estimated people named Darlene living in the U.S. today
131,019
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 205,436
- Peak year: 1958 (8,308 births)
- Estimated living today: 131,019
Darlene by age group — who carries the name today?
Darlene popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Darlene
Darlene has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 205,436 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 131,019 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,609 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Darlenes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Darlene in the US?
An estimated 131,019 people named Darlene are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Darlene uncommon — about 1 in 2,609 Americans.
Is Darlene a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Darlene is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Darlene most popular?
Darlene peaked in 1958, when 8,308 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Darlene?
Darlene ranks #412 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).