Unisex name · peaked 1989

Darrelle

Every Darrelle since 1957 — 313 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Darrelle
Peak year
1989
24 babies
All-time total
313
since 1957

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.

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