How Many People Are Named Darcel?
Complete statistics for the name Darcel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Darcel is a very rare female name, with only 1,208 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 273,123 Americans. The majority of those named Darcel are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 1,371 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Darcel Through the Generations
Darcel has seen its peak popularity in 1954 with 71 births, but since then, the name has remained stable, maintaining a classic yet modern appeal. With an average age of 59, Darcel is predominantly held by individuals aged 30 and above, indicating a strong generational preference for this name among older adults. The current distribution shows 10 under-30, 586 aged 30-60, and 775 over 60, reflecting a significant skew towards the older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Darcel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Darcel
How Many People Have the Name Darcel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,208 people in the United States currently share the name Darcel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 273,123 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Darcel a Common or Rare Name?
Darcel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Darcel Mean?
Darcel means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Darcel in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.
When Was Darcel Most Popular?
The name Darcel reached peak popularity in 1954, with 71 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Darcel?
Approximately 1,208 people named Darcel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,371. That works out to roughly 1 in 273,123 Americans.
Is Darcel a rare name?
Darcel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 273,123 Americans has this name.
What does the name Darcel mean?
Darcel means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Darcel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Darcel are male and 90% are female.
When was Darcel most popular?
Darcel peaked in 1954 with 71 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.