Darell
Darell is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Darling, beloved; or person from Airelle.
Origin and history
Darell is a variant spelling of Darrell or Darrell, derived from an Old French surname denoting someone from Airelle in France. It emerged as a given name in the English-speaking world during the 19th and 20th centuries. It remains a steady, moderately used masculine name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
5,420 babies in the United States have been named Darell since 1880. It ranks #1656 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1497.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.1 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
- IL (7 %)
- MI (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 35 |
| 1920-1930 | 135 |
| 1930-1940 | 255 |
| 1940-1950 | 488 |
| 1950-1960 | 662 |
| 1960-1970 | 671 |
| 1970-1980 | 537 |
| 1980-1990 | 703 |
| 1990-2000 | 626 |
| 2000-2010 | 431 |
| 2010-2019 | 444 |
| 2020-2029 | 433 |
Famous people named Darell
- Darell Revis: American football player
Nicknames
Dare
Fun facts
- Darell evolved from the Anglo-Norman surname d'Airelle, referring to the town of Airelle in Normandy, France.
- While Darrell and Darryl are more common, the single 'r' spelling Darell has maintained consistent usage in the U.S.