Compare two names
Darnell and Darnel side by side: Darnell peaked in 1984 and Darnel in 1986; in 2025 they were given to 56 and 0 babies.
Darnell and Darnel, year by year
Girls and boys together; Darnell solid, Darnel dashed.
| Darnell | Darnel | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 56 | 0 |
| Rank 2025 | #2,423 among boys’ names | not ranked |
| Recorded since 1880 | 31,018 | 1,052 |
| Peak year | 1984 | 1986 |
| Girls | 8% | 4% |
| Alive, estimated | 26,800 | 952 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.