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

Female
7.7%
Male
92.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 44.4 years old

Young (<30) 7,424
24%
Adult (30–60) 16,576
53.5%
Senior (>60) 6,961
22.5%

📈 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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