How Many People Are Named Darnell?
30,961
people in the United States are named Darnell
1 in 10,820 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1459
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0092%
Of US population
Peak Year
1984
770 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
dahr-NEL
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname, possibly derived from Old French darnel, a type of grass. Alternatively it may be derived from Old English derne "hidden" and halh "nook".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 44.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1912 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Illinois
2,940
New York
2,766
California
2,186
Michigan
1,991
Pennsylvania
1,906
Ohio
1,768
New Jersey
1,318
Louisiana
1,250
Maryland
1,101
Florida
847
💡 Fun Facts About "Darnell"
- 61 babies were named Darnell in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1984
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1912
- Most popular in Illinois
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