Daryl
Daryl is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
From Airel (a place in Normandy).
Origin and history
Daryl is a given name derived from an English surname, which originated as a French regional name referring to someone from Airel, Normandy. While historically more common for males, Daryl has been given to females in the United States throughout the twentieth century. U.S. usage for girls peaked mid-century and is currently rare.
Popularity in the United States
4,419 babies in the United States have been named Daryl since 1880. It ranks #2638 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (26.2 %)
- CA (14.7 %)
- PA (14.3 %)
- IL (10.6 %)
- NJ (9.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 73 |
| 1930-1940 | 237 |
| 1940-1950 | 805 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,317 |
| 1960-1970 | 646 |
| 1970-1980 | 256 |
| 1980-1990 | 435 |
| 1990-2000 | 460 |
| 2000-2010 | 121 |
| 2010-2019 | 46 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Daryl
- Daryl Hannah: Actress, Activist
Nicknames
Dare, Dary
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from a Norman French place name, Airel, brought to England after the Norman Conquest.
- Though predominantly male overall, Daryl achieved moderate popularity for American females from the 1930s through the 1970s.