Darrell
Peaked at #86 nationally in 1967, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1886, Darrell has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Darrell — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1826
in 1948
Last ranked
#17439
in 2011
Years tracked
76
1916–2011
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Darrell reached its peak popularity for girls in 1948, ranking #1826 nationally with 27 babies given the name that year.
Darrell hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2011, when it stood at #17439.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | #17,439 | 5 |
| 2001 | #11,266 | 8 |
| 1997 | #14,277 | 5 |
| 1996 | #14,044 | 5 |
| 1995 | #13,949 | 5 |
| 1993 | #10,870 | 7 |
| 1990 | #8,656 | 9 |
| 1989 | #5,614 | 15 |
Darrell — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#86
in 1967
Current rank
#1465
in 2024
Years tracked
135
1886–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1886, Darrell reached its peak popularity for boys in 1967, ranking #86 nationally with 3,652 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #856 (2014) to #1465 (2024) — a 42% drop.
As of 2024, Darrell ranks #1465 nationally for boys, with 123 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,465 | 123 |
| 2023 | #1,577 | 110 |
| 2022 | #1,433 | 127 |
| 2021 | #1,410 | 130 |
| 2020 | #1,255 | 147 |
| 2019 | #1,152 | 169 |
| 2018 | #1,067 | 189 |
| 2017 | #895 | 240 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Darrell most popular?
Darrell was most popular in 1967, when it ranked #86 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Darrell becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Darrell?
At least 160,855 babies have been recorded with the name Darrell in the US since 1886, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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