Darnelle

Darnelle is a girl baby name. Ranked #65,979 in the US, popular nicknames include Dar, Day, and Darie.

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Girl Name #65,979 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Darnelle is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Darnelle often also consider Cheron, Florisa, Deedra .

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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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#65,979
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#65,979
Total SSA Count
5

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Dar Day Darie Darnie

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Darnelle is also used as a boy name, ranked #39604.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darnelle

Is Darnelle a boy or girl name?
Darnelle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #65979. As a boy name, it is ranked #39604. Darnelle is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Darnelle?
Darnelle is currently ranked #65979 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Darnelle?
Common nicknames for Darnelle include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darnie.
Is Darnelle a common or rare name?
Darnelle is an uncommon name, ranked #65979 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Darnelle?
Darnelle pairs well with Cheron, Florisa, Deedra, Irita in style and sound.

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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