NAME PROFILE
Custer
A feminine variant of Darnell, historically meaning 'hidden nook' or 'from the hidden corner.' A person named Darnella is often seen as observant, compassionate, and brave, possessing a quiet strength that surfaces when it's needed most.
Key Stats
| Total births | 124 |
| Gender | Male (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 1917 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 1917 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
KY — 100%AK — 0%MT — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Darnella Frazier (Pulitzer Prize-winning Citizen Journalist) · Darnella Mitchell (Actress, 'The Preacher's Wife') · Darnella Ford (Author, 'Rising') · Darnella Hunt (Community Activist and Leader) · Darnella Thomas (Author and Educator)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NellaDeeNellieElla
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