Darlene Stidham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darlene Stidham — English
220K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darlene Stidham 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 Stidham: Arbee Stidham (1917–1988), American musician Ari Stidham (born 1992), American actor Brian Stidham (1967–2004), American murder victim Haleigh Stidham (born 1983), American beauty queen Howard Stidham (born 1954), American football player Jarrett Stidham (born 1996), American football player Phil Stidham (born 1968), American former baseball player Thomas E. Stidham (1905–1964), American football player and coach 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: Stidham

English

Arbee Stidham (1917–1988), American musician Ari Stidham (born 1992), American actor Brian Stidham (1967–2004), American murder victim Haleigh Stidham (born 1983), American beauty queen Howard Stidham (born 1954), American football player Jarrett Stidham (born 1996), American football player Phil Stidham (born 1968), American former baseball player Thomas E. Stidham (1905–1964), American football player and coach

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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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Notable People Named Darlene Stidham

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Stidham?
The surname Stidham originates from English. Arbee Stidham (1917–1988), American musician Ari Stidham (born 1992), American actor Brian Stidham (1967–2004), American murder victim Haleigh Stidham (born 1983), American beauty queen Howard Stidham (born 1954), American football player Jarrett Stidham (born 1996), American football player Phil Stidham (born 1968), American former baseball player Thomas E. Stidham (1905–1964), American football player and coach
How common is the surname Stidham?
The surname Stidham is shared by approximately 8K people worldwide.
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