Darrel
Every Darrel since 1900 — 29,892 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darrel
Darrel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,435 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 29,892 American babies have been named Darrel. Its peak came in 1960, when 664 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Darrel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darrel 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 | — | — | 17 | #5,435 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,282 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,295 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,888 |
| 2021 | — | — | 37 | #3,197 |
| 2020 | — | — | 21 | #4,571 |
| 2019 | — | — | 28 | #3,818 |
| 2018 | — | — | 29 | #3,725 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #4,978 |
| 2016 | — | — | 22 | #4,504 |
| 2015 | — | — | 30 | #3,603 |
| 2014 | — | — | 48 | #2,549 |
| 2013 | — | — | 40 | #2,860 |
| 2012 | — | — | 35 | #3,188 |
| 2011 | — | — | 43 | #2,763 |
| 2010 | — | — | 34 | #3,257 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42 | #2,857 |
| 2008 | — | — | 47 | #2,638 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42 | #2,828 |
| 2006 | — | — | 57 | #2,228 |
| 2005 | — | — | 63 | #1,990 |
| 2004 | — | — | 42 | #2,577 |
| 2003 | — | — | 55 | #2,060 |
| 2002 | — | — | 49 | #2,163 |
| 2001 | — | — | 70 | #1,661 |
| 2000 | — | — | 71 | #1,643 |
| 1995 | — | — | 84 | #1,276 |
| 1990 | — | — | 173 | #774 |
| 1985 | — | — | 173 | #675 |
| 1980 | — | — | 203 | #616 |
| 1975 | — | — | 217 | #547 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,245 | 392 | #413 |
| 1965 | — | — | 499 | #339 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,559 | 659 | #302 |
| 1955 | — | — | 608 | #292 |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,853 | 530 | #295 |
| 1945 | — | — | 431 | #288 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,499 | 474 | #252 |
| 1935 | — | — | 414 | #266 |
| 1930 | — | — | 265 | #346 |
| 1925 | — | — | 182 | #446 |
| 1920 | — | — | 143 | #510 |
| 1915 | — | — | 86 | #624 |
| 1910 | — | — | 8 | #1,227 |
| 1905 | — | — | 11 | #752 |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,070 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darrel in 2025?
Darrel ranked #5,435 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darrel?
29,892 babies have been named Darrel in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darrel most popular?
Darrel peaked in 1960, when 664 newborns received the name.
Is Darrel a boy or girl name?
Darrel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darrel rising or falling?
Darrel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.