Darrelle
Every Darrelle since 1957 — 313 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darrelle
Darrelle is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1957, 313 American babies have been named Darrelle — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1989, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Darrelle stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darrelle 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #10,909 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,623 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #12,566 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,108 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,623 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,426 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,104 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #8,867 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,049 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,018 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,460 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,046 | 8 | #4,797 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,220 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #3,930 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,307 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darrelle in 2025?
Darrelle did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Darrelle?
313 babies have been named Darrelle in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darrelle most popular?
Darrelle peaked in 1989, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Darrelle a boy or girl name?
Darrelle is used for both: about 20% of babies named Darrelle have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Darrelle rising or falling?
Darrelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.