How old is someone named Darnell?
The average Darnell is 43 years old.
Half of all living Darnells are between 31 and 56.
When was Darnell popular?
Parents have been choosing Darnell less often since its peak in 1984; 56 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 78 | 0 |
| 1920s | 267 | 0 |
| 1930s | 372 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 1,050 | 540 |
| 1950s | 3,557 | 2,400 |
| 1960s | 4,289 | 3,500 |
| 1970s | 5,172 | 4,700 |
| 1980s | 6,500 | 6,100 |
| 1990s | 4,573 | 4,400 |
| 2000s | 2,878 | 2,800 |
| 2010s | 1,782 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 500 | 500 |
How many Darnells are still alive?
About 27,000 Darnells are alive in the US today. That's 87% of the roughly 31,000 babies named Darnell since 1912.
Most Darnells ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Darnell?
About one in three living Darnells are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Darnell an old name?
Somewhat. Darnell is older than 70 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Darnell will be 60 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Darnell a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 93% of living Darnells are men, and 7% are women.
The women average 62 and the men 42.
Names the same age as Darnell
NAME TWIN
Darnell's name twin is Bradley. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Bradley's age curve is the closest match to Darnell's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Darnell
How old is the average Darnell?
The average Darnell in the US is 43 years old. The median is 42, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Darnell?
About 27,000 Darnells are alive in the US today, out of roughly 31,000 babies given the name since 1912.
When was the name Darnell most popular?
In 1984, when about 770 baby boys were named Darnell.
Is Darnell a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 34% of living Darnells, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this