Total births
284
Boys' name · since 1974
Darelle
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 284 babies named Darelle, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 284
- total births
- 1974–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Darelle is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 284 have been recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Darelle recorded 284 times among boys since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1974 to 2019.
- 284 total births
- 1974–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
284 boys have been named Darelle since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 284
- total births
- 1974–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Darelle was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
18 babies were named Darelle in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Darelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darelle splits its recorded history at 1993: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darelle at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Darelle popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2019
- Peak year (1989)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Darelle popularity over time - girls
11 total births recorded since 1989 (Darelle as girls' name)
Darelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Darelle's strongest decade.
103 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Darelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
103 births
- 1990s
1990s
86 births
- 2000s
2000s
49 births
- 2010s 25
2010s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 103 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darelle? ▼
284 babies have been named Darelle since 1974. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1989 with 18 births.
When was Darelle most popular? ▼
Darelle was most popular in the 1980s decade with 103 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Darelle been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darelle since 1974 -- 46 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Darelle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darrell, Darren, Darryl, Daryl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Darelle's data
- Darelle's decade-level peak was the 1980s (103 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Darelle
Nearby Names Like Darelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darelle
Darrell Boy
#1460 159,766 births
Darren Boy
#954 103,937 births
Darryl Boy
#1798 92,285 births
Daryl Boy
#2001 63,058 births
Darius Boy
#746 54,006 births
Compare Darelle side by side: Darelle vs Darrell Darelle vs Darren Darelle vs Darryl
Related Names
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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, 1974–2019 (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. "Darelle: Baby Name Since 1974 - 284 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darelle. 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 Darelle 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.