Holding steady.
Popularity of Yarnell since 1962
Babies named Yarnell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 11 |
| 1970s | 69 | 48 |
| 1980s | 19 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yarnell is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1977. It has never entered the top 1,000, and its peak year was its debut in 1977. The trajectory of usage has been stable, meaning its occurrence has remained consistently low. The name has no recorded association with any top state, reflecting its scarcity. Yarnell likely originates from an English surname, making it part of the tradition of using family names as first names. Its sound resembles other surname-bred names like Darnell and Marnell, but it remains far less common.
Yarnell is a modern given name, likely derived from the English surname Yarnall or Yarnell. The surname may originate from a place name in England, possibly meaning 'eagle's nook' from Old English earn (eagle) and halh (nook or corner). Its use as a first name began in the late 20th century, remaining uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Yarnall
Sibling names for Yarnell
Names that share Yarnell's style, for a brother or sister.
