Darryl
Meaning
from Airelle (Norman place name)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Darryl peaked in the 1960s.
When you meet Darryl
Most people given the name Darryl in the United States were born between 1960 and 1989. The Darryl you meet today is most often in his 50s or 60s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Darryl deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Darryl truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Darryl fits with your family’s names and surname.
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