Darell
Boy name · #1828 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Darell? In official American birth records, Darell has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
Darell ranks #1828 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 87 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #3684, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 20,690 boys born in 2025 was named Darell.
Babies named Darell per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 111-year story
Darell first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1988, when 98 boys were named Darell — good for #981 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Darell against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Darell in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Darell is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Darell will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Darell is most common
State-level data for Darell is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Darell
Statistically, parents drawn to Darell tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Darnell, Marcell, Terrell, Donnell, and Tyrell.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Darell | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 | #1826 |
| 2024 | 80 | #1957 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2221 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2243 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2300 |
| 2020 | 78 | #1895 |
| 2019 | 68 | #2110 |
| 2018 | 80 | #1872 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2755 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3681 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3684 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3090 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3405 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3002 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2663 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2730 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2753 |
| 2008 | 53 | #2405 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2602 |
| 2006 | 47 | #2542 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2433 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2164 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2847 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2817 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2864 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Darell?
In official American birth records, the name Darell first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Darell a popular boy name?
Darell ranked #1828 among boys in 2025 with 87 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3684.
When was the name Darell most popular?
Darell peaked in 1988, when 98 American boys received the name (ranked #981 that year). Since 1988 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Darell?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 20,690 newborn American boys was named Darell. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.