Unisex name · peaked 1993

Darriel

Every Darriel since 1931 — 754 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 Darriel
Peak year
1993
22 babies
All-time total
754
since 1931

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.

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