Darry
Darry is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From Airelle, or open-land / open space.
Origin and history
Darry is an English given name, often originating as a short form or variant of Darrell, which derives from the Norman French surname meaning 'from d'Airelle'. It was used moderately in the mid-20th century in the United States but has become very rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,536 babies in the United States have been named Darry since 1880. It ranks #3209 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (26.8 %)
- AL (15.6 %)
- NC (13.9 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- LA (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 31 |
| 1940-1950 | 124 |
| 1950-1960 | 363 |
| 1960-1970 | 529 |
| 1970-1980 | 202 |
| 1980-1990 | 137 |
| 1990-2000 | 82 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Darry
- Darry Cowl: Actor, Musician
Fun facts
- Darry Curtis is a central character in S.E. Hinton's famous 1967 novel 'The Outsiders'.
- The name developed primarily as an informal spelling variant of Darrell or Darryl.