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Darnell
OriginEnglish
Meaning"the hidden spot"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#2423
2025 SSA
About Darnell
Like so many names starting with Dar- (e.g. Darcy, Darius, and Darbey) this name feels so suave and aristocratic. British musician Darnell Bristol went by nickname Dee.
Darnell is also given to girls.
Pronounced dar-NEL.
As of October 2026, Darnell ranked #16476 in US births in 2017 SSA, peaked at #1073 in 1948.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,015
Boys #2,423
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #1,029 | 197 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #1,224 | 150 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #1,237 | 151 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #1,224 | 150 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #1,366 | 129 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #1,389 | 128 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #1,621 | 99 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #1,636 | 102 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #1,753 | 95 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,869 | 85 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #2,311 | 61 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #2,423 | 56 |
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