Darnell Name Popularity and Statistics
Darnell is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Darnell?
Darnell is spelled D-A-R-N-E-L-L. The name has 7 letters.
Darnell Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,421
Recorded Births56
- Boys usage fell 160 places to #2,421 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Darnell Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 56 | #2,421 |
| 2024 | Boys | 63 | #2,261 |
| 2023 | Boys | 85 | #1,868 |
| 2022 | Boys | 95 | #1,750 |
| 2021 | Boys | 102 | #1,635 |
| 2020 | Boys | 99 | #1,621 |
| 2019 | Boys | 128 | #1,386 |
| 2018 | Boys | 129 | #1,364 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 150 | #1,219 |
| 2016 | Boys | 151 | #1,234 |
| 2015 | Boys | 150 | #1,223 |
| 2014 | Boys | 197 | #1,028 |
| 2013 | Boys | 191 | #1,020 |
| 2012 | Boys | 203 | #983 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2011 | Boys | 238 | #877 |
| 2010 | Boys | 235 | #886 |
| 2009 | Boys | 284 | #791 |
| 2008 | Boys | 313 | #732 |
| 2007 | Boys | 325 | #712 |
| 2006 | Boys | 305 | #712 |
| 2005 | Boys | 289 | #707 |
| 2004 | Boys | 271 | #709 |
When Was Darnell Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1984 · Boys
741 recorded births
National rank #281
1986 · Boys
692 recorded births
National rank #297
1987 · Boys
688 recorded births
National rank #309
1990 · Boys
678 recorded births
National rank #354
Where Darnell Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #1,022 | 5 |
| OH | #1,267 | 5 |
| TX | #2,285 | 6 |