Darel
2 countries#2539 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Darel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,173 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #2539 · peaked in 2025 with 52 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Iowa
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
232 births recorded 2000–2022 · currently #2095 · peaked in 2012 with 19 births
Most common in: Paris, Val-d'Oise, Hauts-de-Seine, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Darel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6460 | — |
| 2007 | #10921 | ↓4461 |
| 2008 | #9019 | ↑1902 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓3472 |
| 2010 | #6698 | ↑5793 |
| 2011 | #6578 | ↑120 |
| 2012 | #6001 | ↑577 |
| 2013 | #8789 | ↓2788 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↓3319 |
| 2015 | #8040 | ↑4068 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↑435 |
| 2017 | #6060 | ↑1545 |
| 2018 | #7617 | ↓1557 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↓26 |
| 2020 | #6296 | ↑1347 |
| 2021 | #4628 | ↑1668 |
| 2022 | #9823 | ↓5195 |
| 2023 | #8255 | ↑1568 |
| 2024 | #6199 | ↑2056 |
| 2025 | #2539 | ↑3660 |
Frequently asked questions about Darel
Is Darel a popular name?
Yes — Darel currently ranks #2539 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Darel more common for boys or girls?
Darel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Darel most popular?
Darel peaked in 2025 in United States, with 52 recorded births that year.
Is Darel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Darel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2829 in 1915 to #2539 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Darel?
At least 2,405 babies have been recorded with the name Darel across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Darel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Darel appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Darel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Darel include Cy, Dandre, Dashawn, Ebenezer.
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