Darell
Boy name · #1828 in 2025 · Uniqueness 67/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Darell in class?
Darell scores 67 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Darell is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Darells were TX (14), FL (12), NJ (7), CA (6), CO (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 67/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.