Darnette
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,595 in 1953
0 babies were named Darnette in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1953–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryDarnette first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1953, when it reached #4,595.
About the name Darnette
Darnette is a girl name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Darnette for girls from 1953 to 1973, in 11 of those 21 years. Its best year was 1953, when it ranked #4,595 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1973, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.5 | 1,891,892 girls |
| 1960s | 3.0 | 336,700 girls |
| 1970s | 2.3 | 425,532 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Darnette
What is the origin of the name Darnette?
Darnette has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Darnette a boy or girl name?
Darnette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Darnette?
Darnette is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1973. It peaked at #4,595 in 1953.