Darell
Every Darell since 1914 — 5,430 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darell
Darell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,828 in 2025 with 87 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 5,430 American babies have been named Darell. Its peak came in 1988, when 103 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Darell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 87 | #1,828 |
| 2024 | — | — | 80 | #1,960 |
| 2023 | — | — | 64 | #2,229 |
| 2022 | — | — | 64 | #2,247 |
| 2021 | — | — | 60 | #2,306 |
| 2020 | — | — | 78 | #1,898 |
| 2019 | — | — | 68 | #2,114 |
| 2018 | — | — | 80 | #1,875 |
| 2017 | — | — | 44 | #2,767 |
| 2016 | — | — | 29 | #3,706 |
| 2015 | — | — | 29 | #3,710 |
| 2014 | — | — | 36 | #3,101 |
| 2013 | — | — | 31 | #3,427 |
| 2012 | — | — | 38 | #3,013 |
| 2011 | — | — | 45 | #2,672 |
| 2010 | — | — | 44 | #2,744 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44 | #2,764 |
| 2008 | — | — | 53 | #2,411 |
| 2007 | — | — | 47 | #2,616 |
| 2006 | — | — | 47 | #2,549 |
| 2005 | — | — | 47 | #2,438 |
| 2004 | — | — | 54 | #2,168 |
| 2003 | — | — | 34 | #2,864 |
| 2002 | — | — | 33 | #2,828 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32 | #2,876 |
| 2000 | — | — | 40 | #2,390 |
| 1995 | — | — | 44 | #1,923 |
| 1990 | — | — | 98 | #1,075 |
| 1985 | — | — | 88 | #970 |
| 1980 | — | — | 52 | #1,296 |
| 1975 | — | — | 47 | #1,242 |
| 1970 | — | — | 56 | #1,093 |
| 1965 | — | — | 61 | #944 |
| 1960 | — | — | 59 | #999 |
| 1955 | — | — | 60 | #974 |
| 1950 | — | — | 56 | #919 |
| 1945 | — | — | 38 | #1,043 |
| 1940 | — | — | 36 | #1,094 |
| 1935 | — | — | 20 | #1,552 |
| 1930 | — | — | 13 | #2,205 |
| 1925 | — | — | 9 | #2,978 |
| 1920 | — | — | 11 | #2,640 |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #3,956 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darell in 2025?
Darell ranked #1,828 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 87 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darell?
5,430 babies have been named Darell in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darell most popular?
Darell peaked in 1988, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Darell a boy or girl name?
Darell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darell rising or falling?
Darell is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.