Darel is of American origin, derived from the Welsh masculine given name Darell, which means 'open' or 'level meadow'. It has gained popularity as a given name in the United States, particularly during the mid-20th century.
Here are some observations about the name Darel's popularity over time:
- The name was most popular between 1954 and 1967, with a peak of 44 births in 1956.
- After the 1960s, its usage significantly decreased. From 1970 onwards, there were fewer than 30 births each year, except for a brief spike in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- The total number of births with the name Darel is 2102 over the period from 1915 to 2023.