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How Many People Are Named Darrell?
Estimated people named Darrell living in the U.S. today
117,218
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 160,855
- Peak year: 1958 (4,796 births)
- Estimated living today: 117,218
Darrell by age group — who carries the name today?
Darrell popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Darrell
Darrell has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 160,855 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 117,218 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,916 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Darrells you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Darrell in the US?
An estimated 117,218 people named Darrell are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Darrell uncommon — about 1 in 2,916 Americans.
Is Darrell a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Darrell is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Darrell most popular?
Darrell peaked in 1958, when 4,796 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Darrell?
Darrell ranks #467 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).