Darrell
Darrell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From Airelle; open, darling, or beloved.
Origin and history
Darrell originated as an English surname derived from a Norman French place name, Airelle in Calvados, Normandy. It gained widespread popularity as a given name in the United States throughout the mid-20th century. Though its usage has declined recently, it remains a well-known classic American masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
159,766 babies in the United States have been named Darrell since 1880. It ranks #216 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1240.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.3 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- OH (5 %)
- KY (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 64 |
| 1900-1910 | 125 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,642 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,128 |
| 1930-1940 | 11,126 |
| 1940-1950 | 18,225 |
| 1950-1960 | 37,257 |
| 1960-1970 | 38,025 |
| 1970-1980 | 20,072 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,162 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,556 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,108 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,536 |
| 2020-2029 | 735 |
Famous people named Darrell
- Darrell Darrell: American football player, Hall of Famer
- Darrell Waltrip: NASCAR driver, Broadcaster
- Darrell Issa: Politician, Businessman
Nicknames
Dare, Darel
Fun facts
- It originated as an English surname indicating someone hailing from the Norman town of Airelle.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the U.S. during the mid-20th century, frequently ranking in the top 100 male names.