Total births
113
Girls' name · since 1961
Darchelle
Darchelle has 113 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1988 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 113
- total births
- 1961–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Darchelle sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 113 recorded since 1961.
Social Security Administration records show Darchelle recorded 113 times among girls since 1961, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 1994.
- 113 total births
- 1961–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
113 girls have been named Darchelle since 1961, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 113
- total births
- 1961–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Darchelle was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
12 babies were named Darchelle in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Darchelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darchelle's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darchelle at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Darchelle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–1994
- Peak year (1988)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Darchelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Darchelle's strongest decade.
49 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Darchelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s
1970s
30 births
- 1980s
1980s
49 births
- 1990s
1990s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 49 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darchelle? ▼
Darchelle has been given to 113 babies in the U.S. since 1961, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 12 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Darchelle most popular? ▼
Darchelle was most popular in the 1980s decade with 49 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Darchelle been used? ▼
Records for Darchelle go back to 1961, giving 34 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Darchelle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darlene, Darla, Darcy, Dara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Darchelle's data
- Darchelle's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (49 total births) through the 1990s (24) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Darchelle
Nearby Names Like Darchelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darchelle
Darlene Girl
#1779 204,942 births
Darla Girl
#1026 43,667 births
Darcy Girl
#978 23,418 births
Dara Girl
#1035 13,692 births
Daria Girl
#1955 9,063 births
Compare Darchelle side by side: Darchelle vs Darlene Darchelle vs Darla Darchelle vs Darcy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1961–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darchelle: Baby Name Since 1961 - 113 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darchelle. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Darchelle draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.