girl's name
Darnella
dar-NEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 731
Darnella is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1961, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Darnella Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 79 |
| 1950s | 157 |
| 1960s | 185 |
| 1970s | 111 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 45 |
How Popular Is Darnella?
In 1996, Darnella was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Darnella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Darnella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Darnella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Darnella
- English dar-NEL-uh
Sibling Names for Darnella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Darnella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Darnella
How popular is the name Darnella?
In 1996, Darnella was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Darnella a girl's or a boy's name?
Darnella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Darnella?
Darnella has 3 syllables.
When was Darnella most popular?
Darnella peaked in 1961, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.