Darnell is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #383 in 2001 with 62 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 76 births ranking #318. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 113.8%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 4,642 boys born was named Darnell. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.