Total births
46
Girls' name · since 1970
Darshell
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 46 babies named Darshell, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 46
- total births
- 1970–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
46 girls have been named Darshell since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Darshell recorded 46 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1970 to 1994.
- 46 total births
- 1970–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
46 girls have been named Darshell since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 46
- total births
- 1970–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Darshell was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
7 babies were named Darshell in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Darshell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darshell's full recorded timeline at 1986, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1978 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darshell at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Darshell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1994
- Peak year (1978)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Darshell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Darshell's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Darshell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
23 births
- 1990s
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 23 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darshell? ▼
46 babies have been named Darshell since 1970. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1978 with 7 births.
When was Darshell most popular? ▼
Darshell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Darshell been used? ▼
Darshell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 25 years of data through 1994.
What names are similar to Darshell? ▼
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 Darshell's data
- Darshell's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 1990s (10) -- 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 Darshell
Nearby Names Like Darshell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darshell
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 Darshell side by side: Darshell vs Darlene Darshell vs Darla Darshell 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, 1970–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darshell: Baby Name Since 1970 - 46 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darshell. 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 Darshell 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.