Darnella
girl nameDarnella entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #2195 in 1921, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#2195
peak (1921)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3743 |
| 1930s | #3981 |
| 1940s | #3600 |
| 1950s | #2892 |
| 1960s | #2988 |
| 1970s | #5404 |
| 1980s | #6964 |
| 1990s | #8716 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Darnella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darnella alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darnella in 2025?
- Darnella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Darnella most popular?
- Darnella peaked in 1921, reaching #2195 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Darnella with classmates?
- Darnella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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