Darel
boy name#2539 in 2025Darel entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1031 in 1940, ranks #2539 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
#2539
rank today
#1031
peak (1940)
52
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2905 |
| 1920s | #2358 |
| 1930s | #1706 |
| 1940s | #1321 |
| 1950s | #1288 |
| 1960s | #1283 |
| 1970s | #2400 |
| 1980s | #3576 |
| 1990s | #4489 |
| 2000s | #8213 |
| 2010s | #7714 |
| 2020s | #6290 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Darel has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Darel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darel alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darel in 2025?
- Darel ranks #2539 among US boy names in 2025, with 52 babies given the name.
- When was the name Darel most popular?
- Darel peaked in 1940, reaching #1031 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Darel with classmates?
- Darel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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