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Darlette

Quick answerDarlette is a feminine given name meaning "little dear one" or "beloved," derived from the Old English word *dear* combined with the French diminutive suffix *-ette*.

English · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,005
TrendRevival
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureWestern
Letters8
Numerology4 Chaldean 1
Global rank#9,005

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Darlette

Darlette is a feminine given name meaning "little dear one" or "beloved," derived from the Old English word *dear* combined with the French diminutive suffix *-ette*.

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Etymology

Darlette is a feminine given name meaning "little dear one" or "beloved," derived from the Old English word *dear* combined with the French diminutive suffix *-ette*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no notable historical or religious significance, and appears to be a modern invented name from the 20th century.

Darlette currently ranks #9,005 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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