Darral is of Scottish origin, derived from the surname 'Darragh', which itself is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic 'Ò Dochartaich'. The name translates to 'from the oak tree copse' and was likely bestowed upon someone who lived near a grove of oaks. It's a unique and distinctive choice for a given name, offering a blend of historical significance and rarity.
The name Darral experienced notable popularity swings over the century, with its peak occurring between 1957 and 1962, where it reached an impressive high of 20 births each year. However, it seemed to lose favor thereafter, dropping back down to as few as 5 births per year by the late 1980s. Overall, there were a total of 385 babies named Darral born between 1926 and 1997.