Darnell
Male name · ↓ Falling
10,380
Total Births
1984
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1939
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Darnell
Darnell is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 10,380 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1930s | 18 births |
| 1940s | 214 births |
| 1950s | 1,195 births |
| 1960s | 1,459 births |
| 1970s | 1,921 births |
| 1980s | 2,450 births |
| 1990s | 1,747 births |
| 2000s | 1,096 births |
| 2010s | 280 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darnell?
Darnell has been given to 10,380 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1984 with 289 births that year.
Is Darnell a boy or girl name?
Darnell is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Darnell most popular?
Darnell was most popular in 1984, when 289 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Darnell?
Darnell first appeared in US records in 1939.