Darnel
boy nameDarnel entered the US charts in 1937, peaked at #1725 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1937–2025
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rank today
#1725
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2905 |
| 1940s | #3301 |
| 1950s | #3357 |
| 1960s | #2292 |
| 1970s | #2444 |
| 1980s | #2512 |
| 1990s | #3297 |
| 2000s | #5767 |
| 2010s | #9319 |
| 2020s | #8825 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Darnel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darnel alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darnel in 2025?
- Darnel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Darnel most popular?
- Darnel peaked in 1986, reaching #1725 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Darnel with classmates?
- Darnel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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