Daryl

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Dear; Darling; Beloved

Background: The name Daryl originates from the English surname derived from the given name Daren, which itself is taken from the Greek name Dares. In this context, Daryl is associated with meanings such as 'dear,' 'darling,' and 'beloved.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#431
Total births
67,359
Most popular decade
1950s (47,466 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-715 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1912

Gender usage

93.4% male 6.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1912
First year births
13
First year rank
#1,353
Peak year
1956
Peak year births
1,832
Peak rank
#165
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
77
Recent rank
#1,991

Female

First year
1915
First year births
6
First year rank
#3,795
Peak year
1950
Peak year births
165
Peak rank
#664
Most recent year
2017
Recent year births
9
Recent rank
#10,685

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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