Darnell is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1636 in 2021 with 102 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 412 births ranking #506. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 75.2%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 17,140 boys born was named Darnell. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.