Will my child share the name Darnell with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Darnell per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Darnell in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Darnell becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Darnell is declining: down 243 places since 2018, to #4,992 in 2023. It peaked at #318 in 1997.

Is Darnell a good choice for a distinctive name?

Darnell is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Darnell a popular baby name in the United States?

Darnell does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4992

Darnell

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Darnell is a distinctive choice, ranked #4992 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Darnell in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#4992

About the Name Darnell

Darnell has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1055 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #318 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Darnell is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Darnell in their class.