Darrell
Meaning
surname from Norman French d'Airelle, 'from Airel' (a place in Normandy)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Darrell peaked in the 1950s and the 1960s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Darrell
People given the name Darrell in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Darrell deep dive
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