Darnell
girl nameDarnell entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1070 in 1948, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#1070
peak (1948)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4739 |
| 1920s | #3767 |
| 1930s | #2880 |
| 1940s | #1357 |
| 1950s | #1318 |
| 1960s | #1453 |
| 1970s | #2483 |
| 1980s | #4102 |
| 1990s | #10013 |
| 2010s | #16333 |
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Darnell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darnell alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darnell in 2025?
- Darnell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Darnell most popular?
- Darnell peaked in 1948, reaching #1070 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Darnell with classmates?
- Darnell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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