Rising since 2015, #1,826 for boys today.
Popularity of Darell since 1914
Babies named Darell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 135 |
| 1930s | 255 |
| 1940s | 488 |
| 1950s | 662 |
| 1960s | 671 |
| 1970s | 537 |
| 1980s | 703 |
| 1990s | 626 |
| 2000s | 431 |
| 2010s | 444 |
| 2020s | 433 |
Meaning & origin
Darell is a name with uncertain origins, likely a variant of Darrell or Daryl. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and saw its peak popularity in 1986. After a period of decline, the name has been on the rise since 2015, ranking 1826th in 2025 with a 1-in-19633 birth rate. It has been most common in Colorado, New Jersey, and Florida. Despite its similarity to more established names like Darrell and Daryl, Darell offers a distinct spelling that sets it apart.
Darell is likely a variant of Darrell, which itself derives from the Norman French surname d'Airelle, indicating someone from Airelle in France. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Daryl, which has debated origins including an Old English name meaning 'dear one' or a French topographic name. The name has been in use in the United States since the early 20th century, with a notable peak in the 1980s.
Where Darell is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Darell” around the world
Where Darell lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dare, D
Sibling names for Darell
Names that share Darell's style, for a brother or sister.
