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Darielle

Feminine name meaning "gift" or "treasured gift" in French.

Name Census estimates that about 954 living Americans carry the first name Darielle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Darielle today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darielle births was 2011 (39 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Darielle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

People living today

954

~ 1 in 359,281 Americans

Peak year

2011

39 babies that year

Average age

22

years old

2024 SSA rank

#8,038

Tracked since 1982

Popularity

Darielle: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Darielle from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 284 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

01020293919851990199520002005201020152020

Decades

Darielle by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Darielle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1980s09696
1990s0275275
2000s0250250
2010s0284284
2020s06969

Geography

Where Darielles live

The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Florida, New York, Illinois recorded the most babies named Darielle, while Texas, Michigan, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Darielle

The given name Darielle is derived from the French name Dariole, which itself has roots in the Greek name Dario. The name Dario comes from an ancient Persian word meaning "wealthy" or "rich". The earliest known use of the name Darielle can be traced back to France in the late 18th century.

Darielle was a relatively uncommon name throughout much of history, with few notable bearers. However, one of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Darielle Gauthier, a French noblewoman who lived in the early 19th century. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of the arts.

In the late 19th century, Darielle Marchand was a French artist whose paintings were featured in several prominent Parisian galleries. She was born in 1865 and died in 1932.

Another notable bearer of the name was Darielle Durand, a French writer and poet who lived from 1892 to 1978. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

In the 20th century, Darielle Boudreaux was a renowned chef and cookbook author from Louisiana. She was born in 1920 and passed away in 2002. Her cookbooks showcased the rich culinary traditions of Cajun and Creole cuisine.

Darielle Fontaine was a French fashion designer who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s. Her innovative designs and use of bold colors and patterns made her a influential figure in the world of haute couture. She was born in 1935 and died in 2010.

While the name Darielle has its roots in France and has been used throughout various periods in history, it has remained a relatively uncommon name compared to some other French names. However, its unique sound and rich cultural heritage have made it a distinctive and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with both historical significance and modern appeal.

People

Darielle + last name combinations

How many people share a full name with Darielle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.

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FAQ

Darielle: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Darielle?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 954 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darielle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 359,281 US residents.

Is Darielle a common name?

We classify Darielle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 974 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Darielle most popular?

The single biggest year for Darielle was 2011, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darielle is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Darielle a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darielle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

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