Darrel
girl nameDarrel entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #3429 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1929–2025
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rank today
#3429
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4053 |
| 1930s | #4061 |
| 1940s | #4562 |
| 1950s | #4873 |
| 1960s | #5909 |
| 1970s | #8398 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Darrel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Darrel alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darrel in 2025?
- Darrel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Darrel most popular?
- Darrel peaked in 1939, reaching #3429 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Darrel with classmates?
- Darrel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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