Darnell

Darnell is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 61 boys in the United States.

Darnell at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Darnell

Darnell belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Darnell first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #280 in 1984, and in 2024 61 babies received the name — 28,574 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Darnell in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#280 in 1984
Peak year
1984
Babies named Darnell in 2024
61
Total since 1880
28,574

Darnell in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#318 in 1997
Babies named Darnell in 2023
3
Total since 1996
666

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darnell mean?

The meaning of Darnell is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Darnell a boy or girl name?

Darnell is a boy name. In 2024, 61 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Darnell?

Darnell comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Darnell?

Darnell first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #280 in 1984, and 61 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].