Darnell is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2423 in 2025 with 56 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 412 births ranking #506. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 86.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 30,501 boys born was named Darnell. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.