Yarnell, of Scottish origin, is an uncommon yet distinctive given name for males. It is derived from the Scottish surname 'Yarrow', which itself stems from the Old English word 'earg', meaning 'spear'. The name Yarnell may have been adopted as a first name due to its appealing sound and unique character.
"The name Yarnell peaked in popularity during the late 1970s with a significant number of births in 1977 and 1978. However, it appears to have declined since then, as evidenced by the low birth numbers in subsequent years."