Darnell is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1869 in 2023 with 85 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 412 births ranking #506. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 79.4%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 20,101 boys born was named Darnell. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.