Darel
Every Darel since 1915 — 2,173 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darel
Darel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,542 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 2,173 American babies have been named Darel. Its peak came in 2025, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Darel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 52 | #2,542 |
| 2024 | — | — | 14 | #6,254 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,402 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,045 |
| 2021 | — | — | 21 | #4,667 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,375 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #7,762 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,736 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,110 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,720 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,189 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #12,490 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #8,968 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,066 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,676 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,772 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #12,899 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,173 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,235 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,550 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,311 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,672 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #8,862 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,164 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,042 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #6,955 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,025 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,801 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,403 |
| 1980 | — | — | 18 | #2,636 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,416 |
| 1970 | — | — | 29 | #1,585 |
| 1965 | — | — | 37 | #1,256 |
| 1960 | — | — | 34 | #1,366 |
| 1955 | — | — | 31 | #1,377 |
| 1950 | — | — | 29 | #1,343 |
| 1945 | — | — | 24 | #1,355 |
| 1940 | — | — | 39 | #1,034 |
| 1935 | — | — | 12 | #2,155 |
| 1930 | — | — | 17 | #1,835 |
| 1925 | — | — | 12 | #2,467 |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #3,014 |
| 1915 | — | — | 8 | #2,875 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darel in 2025?
Darel ranked #2,542 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darel?
2,173 babies have been named Darel in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darel most popular?
Darel peaked in 2025, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Darel a boy or girl name?
Darel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darel rising or falling?
Darel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.