Darrel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Darrel originates from Old French, meaning 'beloved'. It has evolved from historical forms like D'Airelle and has been popularized in the English-speaking world since the 20th century. The name embodies traits of affection and warmth, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Darrel is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Darrel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Darrel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 538th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 283rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 300th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 452nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 777th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2153rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3886th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5907th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6510th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12006th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Darrel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Darrel"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛrəl/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Darrel is derived from the Old French name 'D'Airelle', which means 'from Airelle'. The name has evolved through various adaptations over the centuries.
Meaning
beloved
Language Evolution
D'Airelle, Darel, Darrell, Darrel
Historical Usage
Darrel gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century as a variant of the more common name Darrell. It is often seen as a modern, trendy name.
Variants & Derivatives
Darrel, Darrell, Darell
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Darrel is often perceived as a classic yet modern name, representing warmth and affection. It is less common today but still holds a nostalgic charm.
Famous People
Darrel Issa, Darrel Green, Darrelle Revis
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Darrel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Darrel"
"Darrel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 538th of 7545 | 2,073 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 283rd of 6773 | 7,122 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 300th of 7552 | 11,536 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 452nd of 10718 | 5,236 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 777th of 16616 | 2,548 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2153rd of 24088 | 897 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3886th of 23106 | 330 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5907th of 9204 | 33 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6510th of 12526 | 61 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12006th of 19264 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Darrel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
21.05% 298th/1416 |
78.61% 1084th/1379 |
37.53% 888th/2366 |
35.90% 410th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
11.45% 177th/1546 |
38.30% 596th/1556 |
17.00% 400th/2353 |
13.57% 210th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
9.88% 220th/2227 |
18.31% 445th/2430 |
12.30% 351st/2853 |
9.55% 265th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
13.28% 390th/2937 |
15.73% 548th/3483 |
12.19% 429th/3518 |
11.65% 471st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.81% 767th/3685 |
18.79% 841st/4475 |
15.36% 798th/5194 |
13.50% 853rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
50.17% 2591st/5164 |
31.18% 2280th/7313 |
30.05% 2243rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
66.11% 4510th/6822 |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Darrel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Darrel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Darrel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.