Holding steady.
Popularity of Darriel since 1931
Babies named Darriel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Darriel's real moment was 1987.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 24 |
| 1940s | 0 | 43 |
| 1950s | 0 | 103 |
| 1960s | 6 | 137 |
| 1970s | 0 | 79 |
| 1980s | 5 | 89 |
| 1990s | 74 | 62 |
| 2000s | 52 | 19 |
| 2010s | 17 | 29 |
| 2020s | 0 | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Darriel is a rare name that has never cracked the top 1,000 in U.S. baby name charts, though it saw its highest usage in 1987. Most likely a modern variant of Darrell, its etymology is debated but often connected to the Old English 'deorling' meaning 'darling'. The name has been recorded since 1931 and shows a stable trajectory in recent years, indicating a small but consistent niche. While not associated with any particular region, its usage spans a few dozen births per decade, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon but familiar-sounding name.
Darriel is a variant of the name Darrell, which itself has uncertain origins. One theory traces it to the Old English 'deorling', meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'. Another suggests it stems from a Norman French surname 'd'Airelle', denoting someone from Airelle in Calvados. Historically, Darrell has been used as a masculine name in English-speaking countries, and Darriel emerged as a rarer variant used for both boys and girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dar, Dari, Riel
Sibling names for Darriel
Names that share Darriel's style, for a brother or sister.
