Darnelle
Darnelle is a girl baby name. Ranked #65,979 in the US, popular nicknames include Dar, Day, and Darie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Darnelle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 223 babies have been named Darnelle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darnelle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,979 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,979
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Darnelle is also used as a boy name, ranked #39604.
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About the Name Darnelle
Darnelle is a girl name .
Is Darnelle a boy or girl name? Darnelle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #65,979 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,604. Darnelle is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darnelle is currently ranked #65,979 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darnelle include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis