Darryl
girl nameDarryl entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #1666 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#1666
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3024 |
| 1940s | #2428 |
| 1950s | #2268 |
| 1960s | #2137 |
| 1970s | #5879 |
| 1980s | #5230 |
| 1990s | #8174 |
| 2000s | #11020 |
| 2010s | #14824 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Darryl are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darryl alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darryl in 2025?
- Darryl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Darryl most popular?
- Darryl peaked in 1949, reaching #1666 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Darryl with classmates?
- Darryl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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