Darryl
5 countries#2108 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Darryl was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
93,419 births recorded 1913–2025 · currently #2108 · peaked in 1961 with 5,178 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
952 births recorded 1974–2020 · peaked in 1996 with 91 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
450 births recorded 1974–2018 · peaked in 1992 with 42 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
412 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 1996 with 71 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
355 births recorded 1964–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 2002 with 24 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Guyane, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
90 births recorded 1997–2014 · peaked in 1997 with 12 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Darryl’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #768 | — |
| 2007 | #859 | ↓91 |
| 2008 | #755 | ↑104 |
| 2009 | #889 | ↓134 |
| 2010 | #943 | ↓54 |
| 2011 | #950 | ↓7 |
| 2012 | #949 | ↑1 |
| 2013 | #1014 | ↓65 |
| 2014 | #1082 | ↓68 |
| 2015 | #1039 | ↑43 |
| 2016 | #1073 | ↓34 |
| 2017 | #1306 | ↓233 |
| 2018 | #1328 | ↓22 |
| 2019 | #1347 | ↓19 |
| 2020 | #1478 | ↓131 |
| 2021 | #1635 | ↓157 |
| 2022 | #1652 | ↓17 |
| 2023 | #1803 | ↓151 |
| 2024 | #1795 | ↑8 |
| 2025 | #2108 | ↓313 |
Frequently asked questions about Darryl
Is Darryl a popular name?
Yes — Darryl currently ranks #2108 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Darryl more common for boys or girls?
Darryl is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Darryl most popular?
Darryl peaked in 1961 in United States, with 5,178 recorded births that year.
Is Darryl rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Darryl’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2496 in 1913 to #2108 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Darryl?
At least 94,726 babies have been recorded with the name Darryl across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Darryl popular in more than one country?
Yes — Darryl appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Darryl?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Darryl include Cai, Dakoda, Hardin.
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