Darryl
Meaningfrom Airelle · English
- US rank
- #2,108
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #68 in 1965
69 babies were named Darryl in the US in 2025. It has dropped 630 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1936–2025
US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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Famous Darryl
Darryl F. Zanuck
American film producer (1902–1979)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 24,752 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Darryl, 69 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Darryl would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDarryl first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1965, when it ranked #68. Today it's #2,108, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDarryl was 4.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 5,115 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 24,752.
- TrendDarryl has slipped 630 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,108. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Darryl means “from Airelle”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Darryl
Darryl is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “from Airelle”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ryl”. US birth records list Darryl for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 112 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1965, when it ranked #68 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,108, with 69 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 6.5 | 155,039 girls |
| 1940s | 9.9 | 100,705 girls |
| 1950s | 12 | 83,264 girls |
| 1960s | 19 | 52,274 girls |
| 1970s | 6.3 | 158,228 girls |
| 1980s | 8.8 | 113,379 girls |
| 1990s | 5.9 | 170,358 girls |
| 2000s | 0.4 | 2,272,727 girls |
| 2010s | 1.7 | 588,235 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.4 | 118,443 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 89,286 boys |
| 1930s | 145 | 6,894 boys |
| 1940s | 378 | 2,647 boys |
| 1950s | 738 | 1,355 boys |
| 1960s | 2,007 | 498 boys |
| 1970s | 503 | 1,986 boys |
| 1980s | 558 | 1,791 boys |
| 1990s | 333 | 3,000 boys |
| 2000s | 147 | 6,813 boys |
| 2010s | 95 | 10,545 boys |
| 2020s | 55 | 18,198 boys |
Other spellings of Darryl
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Darryl
What does the name Darryl mean?
Darryl means “from Airelle” in English.
What is the origin of the name Darryl?
Darryl has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Darryl a boy or girl name?
Darryl is a boy name.
How popular is the name Darryl?
Darryl ranked #2,108 for US boys in 2025, given to 69 babies. Its best year was 1965 (#68).