Total births
78
Boys' name · since 1975
Darrnell
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 78 babies named Darrnell, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 78
- total births
- 1975–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Darrnell is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 78 have been recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darrnell has been recorded 78 times among boys since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 1991.
- 78 total births
- 1975–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
78 boys have been named Darrnell since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 78
- total births
- 1975–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Darrnell was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
8 babies were named Darrnell in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Darrnell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darrnell's full recorded timeline at 1983, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1975, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1986 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darrnell at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Darrnell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1991
- Peak year (1986)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Darrnell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Darrnell's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Darrnell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
52 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 52 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darrnell? ▼
78 babies have been named Darrnell since 1975. It was last recorded in 1991. The peak year was 1986 with 8 births.
When was Darrnell most popular? ▼
Darrnell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Darrnell been used? ▼
Darrnell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 17 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Darrnell? ▼
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 Darrnell's data
- Darrnell's decade-level peak was the 1980s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- 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 Darrnell
Nearby Names Like Darrnell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darrnell
Darrell Boy
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Darren Boy
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Darryl Boy
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Daryl Boy
#2001 63,058 births
Darius Boy
#746 54,006 births
Compare Darrnell side by side: Darrnell vs Darrell Darrnell vs Darren Darrnell 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, 1975–1991 (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. "Darrnell: Baby Name Since 1975 - 78 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darrnell. 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 Darrnell 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.