Darriel
Every Darriel since 1931 — 754 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darriel
Darriel 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 1931, 754 American babies have been named Darriel — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1993, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Darriel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darriel 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,561 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,637 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,588 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,677 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,042 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,527 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,442 | 8 | #8,935 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,829 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,988 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,213 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,805 | 9 | #8,147 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,095 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,305 | 10 | #6,837 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,055 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,954 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #10,983 | — | — |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,238 | 8 | #6,522 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,815 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,950 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,595 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,032 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,531 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,106 |
| 1960 | — | — | 17 | #1,986 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,021 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,069 |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #2,933 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darriel in 2025?
Darriel 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 Darriel?
754 babies have been named Darriel in the United States since 1931, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darriel most popular?
Darriel peaked in 1993, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Darriel a boy or girl name?
Darriel is used for both: about 20% of babies named Darriel have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Darriel rising or falling?
Darriel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.