Total births
196
Boys' name · since 1926
Darrall
Darrall has 196 recorded births since 1926 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1961 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 196
- total births
- 1926–1977
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Darrall is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 196 have been recorded since 1926.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darrall has been recorded 196 times among boys since 1926, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1926 to 1977.
- 196 total births
- 1926–1977 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
196 boys have been named Darrall since 1926, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1977.
- 196
- total births
- 1926–1977
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Darrall was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
15 babies were named Darrall in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Darrall's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darrall splits its recorded history at 1961: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1926 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darrall at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1926
Darrall popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1926–1977
- Peak year (1961)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Darrall by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Darrall's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Darrall births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 7
1940s
7 births
- 1950s
1950s
73 births
- 1960s
1960s
78 births
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 78 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darrall? ▼
Since 1926, Social Security records show 196 babies named Darrall. The most recent recorded year was 1977. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 15 births.
When was Darrall most popular? ▼
Darrall was most popular in the 1960s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
How long has the name Darrall been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darrall since 1926 -- 52 years through the most recent 1977 data.
What names are similar to Darrall? ▼
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 Darrall's data
- Darrall's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (78 total births) through the 1970s (28) -- 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 Darrall
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darrall
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Daryl Boy
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Compare Darrall side by side: Darrall vs Darrell Darrall vs Darren Darrall vs Darryl
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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, 1926–1977 (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. "Darrall: Baby Name Since 1926 - 196 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darrall. 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 Darrall 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.