Will my child share the name Darrell with classmates?

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

Is Darrell becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Darrell is declining: down 1,803 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #573 in 1996.

Is Darrell a good choice for a distinctive name?

Darrell 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 Darrell a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Darrell is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Darrell in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Darrell

Darrell has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2107 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #573 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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