Darryll
boy nameDarryll entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #951 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#951
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2768 |
| 1940s | #2363 |
| 1950s | #1796 |
| 1960s | #1137 |
| 1970s | #2169 |
| 1980s | #3037 |
| 1990s | #5404 |
| 2000s | #9783 |
| 2010s | #12185 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Darryll are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darryll alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darryll in 2025?
- Darryll is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Darryll most popular?
- Darryll peaked in 1960, reaching #951 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Darryll with classmates?
- Darryll will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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