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Summary

Darnell is a name of Old French origin that means a type of grass or weed. It has evolved through several historical forms and has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the United States. The name is often associated with traits of individuality and creativity, and it does not have a biblical background.

The name Darnell is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Darnell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Darnell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2181st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1193rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 454th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 373rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 376th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 711th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1415th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4521st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2116th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1357th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2054th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5660th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 26403rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Darnell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.