Darlyne
A feminine variant of Darlene, of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 532 living Americans carry the first name Darlyne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Darlyne today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darlyne births was 1935 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darlyne. 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 Darlyne is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Darlynes were born before 1969.
People living today
532
~ 1 in 644,275 Americans
Peak year
1935
50 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
2021 SSA rank
#15,811
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Darlyne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Darlyne from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 415 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darlyne 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 Darlyne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Darlynes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Minnesota, North Dakota, California recorded the most babies named Darlyne, while South Dakota, Nebraska, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Darlyne
The name Darlyne is believed to have originated as a combination of the French names Darla and Arlene. It is a relatively modern name, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
Darla is a French diminutive form of the name Darline, which itself is a variant of the name Adeline. Adeline is derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, which means "noble and kind." Arlene, on the other hand, is a French name derived from the Germanic name Arlen or Arlene, which means "little lady."
The earliest recorded use of the name Darlyne dates back to the late 19th century, but it did not become popular until the mid-20th century. One of the earliest known Darlynes was Darlyne Edmunds, an American actress born in 1922 who appeared in several films in the 1940s and 1950s.
Another notable Darlyne was Darlyne Everett, an American singer and actress born in 1933. She was a regular performer on various TV shows and variety programs in the 1950s and 1960s.
In the world of literature, Darlyne Mutz was an American author and poet born in 1924. She published several books of poetry and short stories during her career.
In the field of education, Darlyne Bailey was an American educator and civil rights activist born in 1925. She was a prominent figure in the desegregation of schools in the United States and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for all students.
Finally, Darlyne Zimmer was an American artist and sculptor born in 1935. She was known for her abstract sculptures and installations, and her works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United States.
While these are just a few examples, the name Darlyne has been used throughout the 20th century by individuals from various walks of life, including actors, singers, writers, educators, and artists.
People
Darlyne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darlyne 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
Darlyne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darlyne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 532 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darlyne 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 644,275 US residents.
Is Darlyne a common name?
We classify Darlyne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,414 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darlyne most popular?
The single biggest year for Darlyne was 1935, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darlyne is about 67 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Darlyne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darlyne 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.
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.