Darlin
Meaning of Darlin
Originating from the Middle English lexeme derling—denoting “precious one”—Darlin has been assimilated into Anglo-American onomastics as a unisex given name that preserves its etymological association with affectionate address; phonetically, it is rendered in English as DAHR-lin (IPA: /ˈdɑː.lɪn/ or /ˈdɑr.lɪn/), and its demographic profile in the United States remains quantitatively limited, evidenced by 22 recorded births in 2024 and a corresponding rank of 928. Longitudinal analysis of Social Security Administration data reveals that Darlin’s annual frequency has oscillated between approximately five and thirty-five occurrences since the early 1950s—its most elevated rank achieved in 1950 (672) and its highest raw count recorded in 2007–2008 (35)—thereby underscoring its status as an enduring yet uncommon appellation that bridges historic endearment with contemporary unisex naming paradigms. In technical terms, Darlin exemplifies the convergence of traditional endearment lexemes and modern gender-neutral naming trends, inviting a rigorous analytical appraisal of its sociolinguistic and demographic dimensions.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as DAHR-lin (/ˈdɑː.lɪn/)
American English
- Pronunced as DAHR-lin (/ˈdɑr.lɪn/)
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Notable People Named Darlin
| Darlin Yongwa - |
