Darrel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDARE-el / /ˈdɛr.əl/English; French
Meaning
English: beloved; French: dear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Darrel is derived from the Old French surname 'D'Airelle,' which means 'from Airelle.' It became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. The name has been associated with various cultural figures and has seen fluctuations in popularity over the decades.
Trend Summary
The name Darrel has experienced a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Daryl
- Darrell
International Variants
- Darel (Arabic)
- Darryl (English)
Famous people named Darrel
Darrel McCall is an American country music singer and songwriter.
Darrel Anderson is a notable American artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.
Darrel S. Smith is a prominent American author known for his works in science fiction.
Fictional characters named Darrel
Darrel is a character in the novel 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton, known for his protective nature.
Darrel is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' where he is depicted as a humorous side character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Darrel was first seen in the United States in 1900. Darrel has ranked as high as #630 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, and Kansas. In the past 5 years the name Darrel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Darrel (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 42 |
| 1913 | 32 |
| 1914 | 42 |
| 1915 | 86 |
| 1916 | 92 |
| 1917 | 85 |
| 1918 | 105 |
| 1919 | 108 |
| 1920 | 143 |
| 1921 | 144 |
| 1922 | 151 |
| 1923 | 145 |
| 1924 | 206 |
| 1925 | 182 |
| 1926 | 215 |
| 1927 | 219 |
| 1928 | 244 |
| 1929 | 249 |
| 1930 | 265 |
| 1931 | 304 |
| 1932 | 338 |
| 1933 | 330 |
| 1934 | 358 |
| 1935 | 414 |
| 1936 | 408 |
| 1937 | 375 |
| 1938 | 467 |
| 1939 | 475 |
| 1940 | 474 |
| 1941 | 492 |
| 1942 | 526 |
| 1943 | 503 |
| 1944 | 469 |
| 1945 | 431 |
| 1946 | 568 |
| 1947 | 650 |
| 1948 | 564 |
| 1949 | 597 |
| 1950 | 530 |
| 1951 | 603 |
| 1952 | 581 |
| 1953 | 561 |
| 1954 | 609 |
| 1955 | 608 |
| 1956 | 629 |
| 1957 | 641 |
| 1958 | 627 |
| 1959 | 645 |
| 1960 | 659 |
| 1961 | 646 |
| 1962 | 638 |
| 1963 | 584 |
| 1964 | 596 |
| 1965 | 499 |
| 1966 | 507 |
| 1967 | 483 |
| 1968 | 486 |
| 1969 | 400 |
| 1970 | 392 |
| 1971 | 352 |
| 1972 | 343 |
| 1973 | 261 |
| 1974 | 252 |
| 1975 | 217 |
| 1976 | 209 |
| 1977 | 204 |
| 1978 | 205 |
| 1979 | 223 |
| 1980 | 203 |
| 1981 | 188 |
| 1982 | 174 |
| 1983 | 181 |
| 1984 | 175 |
| 1985 | 173 |
| 1986 | 179 |
| 1987 | 213 |
| 1988 | 185 |
| 1989 | 191 |
| 1990 | 173 |
| 1991 | 178 |
| 1992 | 130 |
| 1993 | 144 |
| 1994 | 94 |
| 1995 | 84 |
| 1996 | 86 |
| 1997 | 97 |
| 1998 | 75 |
| 1999 | 75 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 2001 | 70 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2003 | 55 |
| 2004 | 42 |
| 2005 | 63 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 42 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 18 |