Daralene
A feminine name potentially derived from the combination of "Dara" and "Arlene".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Daralene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daralene today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daralene births was 1932 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daralene. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Daralene is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Daralenes were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Daralene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1932
5 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1954 SSA rank
#5,907
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Daralene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daralene from the 1930s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 10 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daralene by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daralene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daralene
The name Daralene is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the early 20th century. It does not appear to have any definitive roots in ancient languages or cultures. The name seems to be a combination of the more traditional names Dara and Arlene.
Dara is a name with origins in multiple cultures and languages. In Sanskrit, it means "wise" or "noble." In Persian, it can mean "possessor" or "holder." In Irish Gaelic, it is a feminine form of the name Daire, meaning "fruitful" or "fertile." Arlene, on the other hand, is derived from the French name Arlette, which is a diminutive of the Germanic name Arla or Erla, meaning "promiseful" or "pledged to God."
The earliest recorded use of the name Daralene dates back to the early 1900s in the United States. It is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin or inspiration behind this particular blending of names. However, it may have been influenced by the growing popularity of combining traditional names to create unique and distinct variations during that time period.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Daralene. One of the earliest recorded was Daralene Jones (1923-2009), an American dancer and actress who performed on Broadway and in films during the mid-20th century. Another was Daralene Revere (1924-2008), a Canadian actress and model who appeared in television shows and films in the 1940s and 1950s.
In more recent times, Daralene Blackburn (born 1950) is an American politician who served as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1994 to 2006. Daralene Cummings (born 1956) is an American psychologist and author who has written several books on stress management and emotional intelligence.
Lastly, Daralene Jones (born 1962) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the Women's Professional Basketball League (WBL) and later became a coach and administrator in collegiate basketball.
While not an ancient name with deep historical roots, Daralene has carved its own unique path and left its mark on various fields throughout the past century.
People
Daralene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daralene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daralene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daralene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daralene going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Daralene a common name?
We classify Daralene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daralene most popular?
The single biggest year for Daralene was 1932, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daralene is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daralene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daralene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daralene in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Daralene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daralene in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daralene can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Daralene?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.