Will my child share the name Darrel with classmates?

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

Is Darrel becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Darrel has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2109 places in the last five years. Its peak was #853 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Darrel a good choice for a distinctive name?

Darrel 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 Darrel a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4647

Darrel

Darrel is a distinctive choice, ranked #4647 in 2011. Your child is likely to be the only Darrel in their class.

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UK Rank 2011

#4647

About the Name Darrel

Darrel has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2109 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #853 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Darrel is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.