Is Darl a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Darl is commonly used as a Boy name.

Darl Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDARL / /dɑrl/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: beloved; Hebrew: to be dear

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Darl is primarily of English origin, derived from the word 'darling,' which conveys affection. It has also been associated with Hebrew roots, where it signifies being dear or beloved. The name has been used in various English-speaking countries, often as a term of endearment. Its usage as a given name is less common, making it unique.

Trend Summary

The name Darl has seen limited popularity in the United States.

Variants

Darle
Darrell

International Variants

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Famous people named Darl

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Fictional characters named Darl

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Sibling Suggestions

Carl Earl Garl Marle Tarl

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Darl was first seen in the United States in 1911. Darl has ranked as high as #848 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and West Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Darl has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Darl (1964)

Year:

State	Births	Share
OH	6	50%
PA	6	50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1911	5
1912	5
1913	8
1914	12
1915	11
1916	14
1917	19
1918	20
1919	16
1920	17
1921	37
1922	25
1923	27
1924	21
1925	29
1926	43
1927	43
1928	46
1929	29
1930	30
1931	45
1932	40
1933	41
1934	33
1935	32
1936	31
1937	35
1938	39
1939	34
1940	37
1941	28
1942	34
1943	33
1944	33
1945	32
1946	33
1947	30
1948	24
1949	31
1950	31
1951	42
1952	41
1953	25
1954	36
1955	31
1956	33
1957	25
1958	39
1959	27
1960	31
1961	36
1962	29
1963	22
1964	30
1965	22
1966	14
1967	16
1968	10
1969	19
1970	16
1971	18
1972	15
1973	5
1974	14
1975	6
1976	9
1977	7
1978	5
1979	5
1980	9
1981	6
1982	9
1983	7
1985	5
1991	5
1992	5
1993	7
1999	5