Darnel
Darnel is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Darnel grass or hidden place.
Origin and history
Darnel is a masculine name derived from an English surname of Old French origin, potentially referring to a type of weed grass or a hidden place. While less common than the spelling Darnell, it has a long history of minor usage in the United States. Today it remains a rare and distinctive choice for parents.
Popularity in the United States
1,006 babies in the United States have been named Darnel since 1880. It ranks #3677 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1919.
States where it is most popular
- NY (87.8 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- CA (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 133 |
| 1970-1980 | 175 |
| 1980-1990 | 218 |
| 1990-2000 | 218 |
| 2000-2010 | 141 |
| 2010-2019 | 48 |
| 2020-2029 | 8 |
Fun facts
- Darnel is a single-L variant of the more common surname and given name Darnell.
- In Middle English, darnel referred to a genus of rye-grass weeds commonly found in grain fields.