How Many People Are Named Darell?

Complete statistics for the name Darell in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Darell
Very Rare
5,343
Estimated People
1 in 61,763
1 in X Americans
1988
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
5,333 (100%)
♀ Female
10 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 49

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
California 340
Colorado 5
Florida 94
Georgia 20
Illinois 105
Indiana 10
Kansas 5
Kentucky 5
Louisiana 63
Massachusetts 5
Maryland 38
Michigan 110
Minnesota 6
Missouri 36
Mississippi 5
North Carolina 13
North Dakota 5
New Jersey 56
New York 195
Ohio 53
Oklahoma 5
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 58
South Carolina 18
Tennessee 34
Texas 194
Virginia 15
Washington 5
West Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Darell

How Many People Have the Name Darell in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,343 people in the United States currently share the name Darell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 61,763 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Darell a Common or Rare Name?

Darell is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Darell Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Darell are covered in full on the Darell name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Darell Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Darell in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Darell is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Darell Most Popular?

The name Darell reached peak popularity in 1988, with 98 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Darell Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Darell across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Darell?

Approximately 5,343 people in the United States share the name Darell, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Darell a rare name?

Darell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 61,763 Americans has this name.

What does the name Darell mean?

The meaning and origin of Darell is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Darell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Darell are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Darell most popular?

The name Darell reached its peak in 1988, with 98 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,343
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 61,763
GenderMale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1988
Male %100%
Female %0%

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