Darlette
About Darlette
Darlette is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Darlene, which itself derives from the English word 'darling,' meaning beloved or dear one. The addition of the French-influenced suffix '-ette' gives the name a delicate, refined quality. Darlette emerged primarily in mid-20th century America when elaborated feminine names were popular. The name embodies sweetness and affection with its meaning connection to terms of endearment. While never reaching high popularity rankings, Darlette has maintained a presence as a distinctive choice that conveys femininity and charm. The name has a vintage feel that might appeal to parents looking for something uncommon yet familiar-sounding with built-in nickname potential.
Pronounced dar-LET.
As of October 2026, Darlette ranked #9005 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4258 in 1965.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |