Darlena

Girl name

Darlena has been given to 1,536 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It peaked in 1964.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,536

Peak year

1964 (53 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1920

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Darlena — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Darlenegirl

205,546 babies since 1896

Marlenagirl

11,321 babies since 1925

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FAQ

How popular is the name Darlena?

Darlena has been given to 1,536 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Darlena peak?

Darlena peaked in 1964, when 53 babies were given the name.

Is Darlena a girl or boy name?

Darlena is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Darlena are girls).

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