Little darling or beloved one
A diminutive form of the English word 'darling', combined with the French feminine suffix '-ette'. It emerged as a rare rhythmic variation of names like Darlene or Charlotte, emphasizing a sense of endearment.
Less common today
Darlette isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,699 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
