Total births
35
Boys' name · since 1960
Darrett
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 35 babies named Darrett, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 35
- total births
- 1960–1974
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 86%
- born in that decade
Darrett sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 35 recorded since 1960.
Social Security Administration records show Darrett recorded 35 times among boys since 1960, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 1974.
- 35 total births
- 1960–1974 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 86% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
35 boys have been named Darrett since 1960, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1974.
- 35
- total births
- 1960–1974
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 86%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
86% of everyone ever named Darrett was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
8 babies were named Darrett in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Darrett's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darrett's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1960 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darrett at a glance
Last recorded 1974Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Darrett popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–1974
- Peak year (1960)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Darrett by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Darrett's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 86% of all-time use.
Darrett births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
30 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 30 births (86% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darrett? ▼
35 babies have been named Darrett since 1960. It was last recorded in 1974. The peak year was 1960 with 8 births.
When was Darrett most popular? ▼
Darrett was most popular in the 1960s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
How long has the name Darrett been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darrett since 1960 -- 15 years through the most recent 1974 data.
What names are similar to Darrett? ▼
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 Darrett's data
- Darrett's decade-level peak was the 1960s (30 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- 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 Darrett
Nearby Names Like Darrett
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darrett
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 Darrett side by side: Darrett vs Darrell Darrett vs Darren Darrett vs Darryl
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1960–1974 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darrett: Baby Name Since 1960 - 35 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darrett. 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 Darrett 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.