Darrnell

Boy name

Darrnell has been given to 78 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It peaked in 1986.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1986 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1975

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Darrnell — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Darrellboy

160,952 babies since 1886

Darnellboy

31,018 babies since 1912

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FAQ

How popular is the name Darrnell?

Darrnell has been given to 78 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Darrnell peak?

Darrnell peaked in 1986, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Darrnell a girl or boy name?

Darrnell is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Darrnell are boys).

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