Darlene Anton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darlene Anton — English
220K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darlene Anton is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darlene is a feminine given name of English origin. Darlene, also spelled Darleen or Darline, is an English feminine given name coined in the late 19th century. It is based on the term of endearment darling in combination with the diminutive suffix -een, -ene, or -ine in use in other names popular during that period such as Arleen, Charlene, Claudine, Irene, Jolene, Josephine, Marlene, Maxine, and Pauline. The greatest use of the name has been in North America. Darla is a variant. The surname Anton: Abel Antón (born 1962), Spanish long-distance runner Adina Anton (born 1984), Romanian long jumper Anton Anton (born 1949), Romanian engineer and politician Arsenio Martínez-Campos y Antón (1831–1900), Spanish soldier and politician who restored the Bourbon dynasty Carl Anton (1722–?), Curonian writer Christopher Anton, American singer and songwriter Craig Anton (born 1962), American actor and comedian Fred Anton (1934–2017), American businessman and political figure Gabriel Anton (1858–1933), Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Hermann Eduard Anton (1794–1872), German malacologist Igor Antó. Darlene is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 220K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darlene reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darlene

English

Darlene, also spelled Darleen or Darline, is an English feminine given name coined in the late 19th century. It is based on the term of endearment darling in combination with the diminutive suffix -een, -ene, or -ine in use in other names popular during that period such as Arleen, Charlene, Claudine, Irene, Jolene, Josephine, Marlene, Maxine, and Pauline. The greatest use of the name has been in North America. Darla is a variant.

Surname: Anton

Spanish

Abel Antón (born 1962), Spanish long-distance runner Adina Anton (born 1984), Romanian long jumper Anton Anton (born 1949), Romanian engineer and politician Arsenio Martínez-Campos y Antón (1831–1900), Spanish soldier and politician who restored the Bourbon dynasty Carl Anton (1722–?), Curonian writer Christopher Anton, American singer and songwriter Craig Anton (born 1962), American actor and comedian Fred Anton (1934–2017), American businessman and political figure Gabriel Anton (1858–1933), Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Hermann Eduard Anton (1794–1872), German malacologist Igor Antó.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Darlene is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Darlene by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Darlene Anton:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Darlene?
The first name Darlene originates from English. Darlene, also spelled Darleen or Darline, is an English feminine given name coined in the late 19th century. It is based on the term of endearment darling in combination with the diminutive suffix -een, -ene, or -ine in use in other names popular during that period such as Arleen, Charlene, Claudine, Irene, Jolene, Josephine, Marlene, Maxine, and Pauline. The greatest use of the name has been in North America. Darla is a variant.
When was Darlene most popular?
The name Darlene reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Anton?
The surname Anton originates from Spanish. Abel Antón (born 1962), Spanish long-distance runner Adina Anton (born 1984), Romanian long jumper Anton Anton (born 1949), Romanian engineer and politician Arsenio Martínez-Campos y Antón (1831–1900), Spanish soldier and politician who restored the Bourbon dynasty Carl Anton (1722–?), Curonian writer Christopher Anton, American singer and songwriter Craig Anton (born 1962), American actor and comedian Fred Anton (1934–2017), American businessman and political figure Gabriel Anton (1858–1933), Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Hermann Eduard Anton (1794–1872), German malacologist Igor Antó.
What are the origins of the name Darlene Anton?
The name Darlene Anton combines two different traditions: the first name Darlene has English roots, while the surname Anton originates from Spanish.
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