Darold
Meaning
“A 20th-century blend of Darrell and Harold/Gerald, invented with no independent older lineage.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Darold has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Darold
People given the name Darold in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1979. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Darold deep dive
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