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Darrel

Darrel is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Darrel?

Recorded births named Darrel by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	29,892 births
England & Wales since 1996	92 births
Ireland since 1964	18 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Darrel's popularity over time

Babies named Darrel per year — United States (1900–2025). United States peaked in 1960 (664/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (17/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1986 (3/yr).

When was Darrel popular?

Darrel reached its peak in 1960, when it was the #665 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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