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 their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Darrel becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Darrel is declining: down 2,109 places since 2006, to #4,647 in 2011. It peaked at #853 in 1996.

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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Darrel

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