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Darryl

Male name · ↓ Falling

36,039
Total Births
1961
Peak Year
Rank 2023
1932
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Darryl

Darryl is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 36,039 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
1930s677 births
1940s2,401 births
1950s6,095 births
1960s15,584 births
1970s3,332 births
1980s4,016 births
1990s2,538 births
2000s1,123 births
2010s273 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Darryl?

Darryl has been given to 36,039 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1961 with 2,045 births that year.

Is Darryl a boy or girl name?

Darryl is primarily used as a male name in the United States.

When was Darryl most popular?

Darryl was most popular in 1961, when 2,045 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Darryl?

Darryl first appeared in US records in 1932.

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderMale
Total Births36,039
Peak Year1961
Peak Count2,045
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1932
TrendFalling