Total births
54
Unisex name · since 1988
Darriell
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 54 babies named Darriell, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 54
- total births
- 1988–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
54 girls have been named Darriell since 1988, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Darriell recorded 54 times among girls since 1988, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2004.
- 54 total births
- 1988–2004 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 72% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
54 girls have been named Darriell since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2004.
- 54
- total births
- 1988–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Darriell was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
7 babies were named Darriell in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Darriell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darriell's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darriell at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Darriell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2004
- Peak year (1997)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Darriell popularity over time - boys
11 total births recorded since 1969 (Darriell as boys' name)
Darriell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darriell's strongest decade.
39 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Darriell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
39 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 39 births (72% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darriell? ▼
54 babies have been named Darriell since 1988. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1997 with 7 births.
When was Darriell most popular? ▼
Darriell was most popular in the 1990s decade with 39 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Is Darriell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Darriell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 54 births, and as a boy's name it has 11 births.
How long has the name Darriell been used? ▼
Darriell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1988, spanning 17 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Darriell? ▼
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 Darriell's data
- Darriell's decade-level peak was the 1990s (39 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- 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 Darriell
Nearby Names Like Darriell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darriell
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 Darriell side by side: Darriell vs Darlene Darriell vs Darla Darriell vs Darcy
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, 1988–2004 (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. "Darriell: Baby Name Since 1988 - 54 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darriell. 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 Darriell 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.