Darnelle
2 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Darnelle was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
616 births recorded 1943–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1984 with 28 births
Most common in: New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
15 births recorded 1997–1999 · peaked in 1998 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
15 births recorded 1997–1999 · peaked in 1998 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Darnelle’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #3166 | — |
| 1991 | #4760 | ↓1594 |
| 1992 | #4564 | ↑196 |
| 1993 | #7638 | ↓3074 |
| 1994 | #4290 | ↑3348 |
| 1995 | #3854 | ↑436 |
| 1996 | #4613 | ↓759 |
| 1997 | #8110 | ↓3497 |
| 1999 | #8704 | ↓594 |
| 2000 | #8209 | ↑495 |
| 2001 | #9243 | ↓1034 |
| 2002 | #7055 | ↑2188 |
| 2003 | #8643 | ↓1588 |
| 2004 | #11356 | ↓2713 |
| 2006 | #8732 | ↑2624 |
| 2007 | #9788 | ↓1056 |
| 2008 | #11037 | ↓1249 |
| 2016 | #9664 | ↑1373 |
| 2022 | #12330 | ↓2666 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↑322 |
Frequently asked questions about Darnelle
Is Darnelle a popular name?
Yes — Darnelle currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Darnelle more common for boys or girls?
Darnelle is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Darnelle most popular?
Darnelle peaked in 1984 in United States, with 28 recorded births that year.
Is Darnelle rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Darnelle’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4048 in 1963 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Darnelle?
At least 631 babies have been recorded with the name Darnelle across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Darnelle popular in more than one country?
Yes — Darnelle appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Darnelle?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Darnelle include Daniell, Darris, Daryn.
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