Darell Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DARE-uhl //ˈdɛrəl//
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: beloved; French: to dare
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Darell is believed to have originated from the Old French name "D'Airelle," which translates to "from Airelle." The root of this name can be traced back to the Latin word "Ager," meaning "field" or "land." As the name evolved, it underwent various transformations through linguistic shifts, eventually making its way into English during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many French names were adopted into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Darell has been associated with notable figures, particularly in the context of English nobility.
One significant milestone includes its appearance in medieval records, where it was linked to the surname Darrell, which was borne by several prominent families in England. The name is also found in various historical documents from the 13th century onward, indicating its usage among the gentry and its presence in land ownership records.
Additionally, the name has been referenced in literary works, contributing to its recognition in English heritage. Culturally, the name Darell carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with the agricultural roots of its etymology.
The connection to land and fields symbolizes stability and growth, which may have contributed to its endurance over the centuries. While diminutive forms such as "Dare" may arise in informal contexts, the name itself has maintained a consistent presence in historical records, reflecting its significance in the tapestry of English naming traditions.
Famous people named Darell
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Darell Hammond is a comedian and actor best known for Saturday Night Live, The Last Comic Standing, and his work as a voice actor in various animated series.
Darell Scott is a musician and songwriter best known for his work with country artists and his albums including Live in the Moment and The Invisible Man.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Darell was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Darell has ranked as high as #2255 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Michigan, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Darell has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Darell is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Darell was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Darell.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 2024 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 2023 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 2022 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 2021 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| 2020 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| 2019 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 2018 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 2017 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 2016 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 2015 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 2014 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 2013 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2012 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 2011 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 2010 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 2009 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 2008 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 2007 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 2006 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 2005 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 2004 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 2003 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 2002 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 2001 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 2000 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1999 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1998 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1997 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1996 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 1995 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1994 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 1993 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 1992 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 1991 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 1990 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 1989 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 1988 | 103 | 98 | 5 |
| 1987 | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 1986 | 100 | 95 | 5 |
| 1985 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| 1984 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 1983 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 1982 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 1981 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1980 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 1979 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 1978 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 1977 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1976 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 1975 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1974 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1973 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1972 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 1971 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 1970 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 1969 | 74 | 74 | 0 |
| 1968 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 1967 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 1966 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1965 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 1964 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 1963 | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 1962 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 1961 | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| 1960 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 1959 | 81 | 81 | 0 |
| 1958 | 81 | 81 | 0 |
| 1957 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| 1956 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 1955 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| 1954 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 1953 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 1952 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 1951 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 1950 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 1949 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1948 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 1947 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 1946 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1945 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1944 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1943 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1942 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 1941 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1940 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1939 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1938 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1937 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1936 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1935 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1934 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1933 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1932 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1931 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1930 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1929 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1928 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1927 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1926 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1925 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1924 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1923 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1922 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1921 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1920 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1919 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1918 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1917 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1916 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1915 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1914 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Top States for Darell (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 12 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| NJ | 8 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| MA | 5 | |
| NY | 5 |