How Many People Are Named Darel?

Complete statistics for the name Darel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Darel
Very Rare
Hebrew

Darel means 'supplanter' in Hebrew, making it a name rich with historical significance. With only 1,421 people named Darel living in the US today, you're one in 232,262 Americans who bears this unique moniker. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1956 with 44 births.

~1,421
Living in US
1 in 232,262
Americans
1956
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Resolute
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is associated with leadership and vision, indicating that people named Darel might excel in roles that require strategic thinking and a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,421
Worldwide Bearers
#67,837
Global Rank
🇪🇸 Spain
35
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
34
🇲🇽 Mexico
33
🇮🇩 Indonesia
24
🇮🇱 Israel
19
🇧🇷 Brazil
18
🇯🇲 Jamaica
18
🇷🇺 Russia
12
🇰🇪 Kenya
10
🇵🇰 Pakistan
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,416 (100%)
♀ Female
5 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 62
288
Would be under 30 (14%)
593
Would be 30–60 (28%)
1,240
Would be over 60 (58%)

All 2,121 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: 1956

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
31
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Darel Through the Generations

Darel has seen a slow rise in usage over the decades, though it remains very rare. The majority of those named Darel are now over 60, with 58% falling into this age bracket. This skews the overall average age to 62, reflecting a generation that embraced the name during its peak in 1956. Today, younger individuals named Darel are few and far between, with just 288 under the age of 30, compared to 593 aged 30-60 and 1,240 over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 42
Texas 27
Ohio 11
Florida 5
Iowa 5
Illinois 5
Mississippi 5
Pennsylvania 5
Virginia 5
Wisconsin 5

✨ Similar Names to Darel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Darel's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Darel

How Many People Have the Name Darel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,421 people in the United States currently share the name Darel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 232,262 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Darel a Common or Rare Name?

Darel 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 Darel Mean?

Darel means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Darel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Darel Most Popular?

The name Darel reached peak popularity in 1956, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Darel?

Approximately 1,421 people named Darel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,121. That works out to roughly 1 in 232,262 Americans.

Is Darel a rare name?

Darel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 232,262 Americans has this name.

What does the name Darel mean?

Darel means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Darel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Darel are male and 0% are female.

When was Darel most popular?

Darel peaked in 1956 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,421
All-Time Births2,121
1 in X1 in 232,262
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age62
Peak Year1956
World Rank#67,837
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.