Darrell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Darrell has its roots in Old French, derived from a place name in Normandy, meaning 'beloved'. It has evolved through various forms in the English language and gained popularity in the 20th century. The name is associated with tradition and has been borne by notable individuals in sports and entertainment.
The name Darrell is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South 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, Darrell has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Darrell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 303rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 143rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 100th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 121st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 244th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 577th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1081st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5394th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2568th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2440th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3066th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7866th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 25965th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Darrell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Darrell"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛrəl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Darrell is derived from the Old French surname 'Darell', which itself is believed to originate from a place name in Normandy, France.
Meaning
beloved
Language Evolution
Darell (Old French), Darrell (Middle English), Darrel (Early Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Darrell gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Darryl, Darell
Modern Popularity & Image
Darrell is often viewed as a classic name that conveys a sense of tradition and stability, though it has become less common in recent years.
Famous People
Darrell Green - American football player, Darrell Hammond - American actor and comedian, Darrell Waltrip - American racing driver and commentator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Darrell"
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 "Darrell"
"Darrell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 303rd of 7545 | 5,541 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 143rd of 6773 | 21,652 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 100th of 7552 | 66,594 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 121st of 10718 | 39,266 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 244th of 16616 | 17,625 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 577th of 24088 | 6,672 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1081st of 23106 | 2,241 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5394th of 9107 | 42 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2568th of 9204 | 216 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2440th of 12526 | 404 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3066th of 19264 | 363 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7866th of 27321 | 143 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 25965th of 35406 | 18 |
Regional Popularity of "Darrell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
13.49% 191st/1416 |
40.61% 560th/1379 |
19.23% 455th/2366 |
16.37% 187th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
6.27% 97th/1546 |
18.44% 287th/1556 |
8.03% 189th/2353 |
7.30% 113th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
4.13% 92nd/2227 |
6.67% 162nd/2430 |
3.08% 88th/2853 |
3.78% 105th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
4.22% 124th/2937 |
5.17% 180th/3483 |
2.42% 85th/3518 |
4.06% 164th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.05% 223rd/3685 |
6.68% 299th/4475 |
3.54% 184th/5194 |
5.37% 339th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
12.33% 565th/4582 |
13.73% 709th/5164 |
6.28% 459th/7313 |
11.48% 857th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.07% 959th/3984 |
34.57% 1551st/4487 |
13.50% 921st/6822 |
25.18% 1580th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Darrell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Darrell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Darrell" 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.