Total births
281
Boys' name · since 1967
Darvell
Darvell has 281 recorded births since 1967 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 281
- total births
- 1967–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Darvell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 281 recorded since 1967.
Darvell has 281 recorded births among boys since 1967, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2018.
- 281 total births
- 1967–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
281 boys have been named Darvell since 1967, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 281
- total births
- 1967–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Darvell was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
16 babies were named Darvell in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Darvell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darvell's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darvell at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Darvell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2018
- Peak year (1987)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Darvell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darvell's strongest decade.
91 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Darvell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
- 1980s
1980s
84 births
- 1990s
1990s
91 births
- 2000s
2000s
46 births
- 2010s 24
2010s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 91 births (32% of all-time use).
Darvell by state
Where Darvell concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 25 | 8.9% |
Illinois share of Darvell's total US births 8.9%
25 of 281 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darvell? ▼
281 babies have been named Darvell since 1967. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1987 with 16 births.
When was Darvell most popular? ▼
Darvell was most popular in the 1990s decade with 91 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Darvell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darvell are Illinois (25 births).
How long has the name Darvell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darvell since 1967 -- 52 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Darvell? ▼
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 Darvell's data
- Darvell's decade-level peak was the 1990s (91 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Darvells (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- 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 Darvell
Nearby Names Like Darvell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darvell
Darrell Boy
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Darren Boy
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Darryl Boy
#1798 92,285 births
Daryl Boy
#2001 63,058 births
Darius Boy
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Compare Darvell side by side: Darvell vs Darrell Darvell vs Darren Darvell 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, 1967–2018 (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. "Darvell: Baby Name Since 1967 - 281 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darvell. 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 Darvell 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.