Darryl
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Dear; Beloved
Background: The name Darryl originates from the English variant of the French name 'D'Ari,' which means 'dear' or 'beloved.' This name embodies a sense of affection as it combines elements that signify endearment.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#329
Total births
93,345
Most popular decade
1960s
(118,650 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-704 ranks)
Years in Top 100
7
First recorded year
1913
Gender usage
98.8% male
1.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1913
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #2,496
- Peak year
- 1961
- Peak year births
- 5,133
- Peak rank
- #80
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 91
- Recent rank
- #1,786
Female
- First year
- 1936
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,701
- Peak year
- 1963
- Peak year births
- 47
- Peak rank
- #1,672
- Most recent year
- 2011
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #14,823
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).