Darnelle
girl nameDarnelle entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #3235 in 1950, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#3235
peak (1950)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4388 |
| 1950s | #4176 |
| 1960s | #5011 |
| 1970s | #6420 |
| 1980s | #9008 |
| 1990s | #10664 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Darnelle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darnelle alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darnelle in 2025?
- Darnelle is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Darnelle most popular?
- Darnelle peaked in 1950, reaching #3235 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Darnelle with classmates?
- Darnelle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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