Daryl
Daryl is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From d'Airelle (from Airelle) or darling/beloved.
Origin and history
Daryl is an English name derived from a Norman French surname meaning 'from d'Airelle' or a variant of Darrell. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as a given name for boys. Today, it remains a familiar classic name, though it is less common for modern newborns.
Popularity in the United States
63,058 babies in the United States have been named Daryl since 1880. It ranks #434 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1406.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.4 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- OH (6 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
- MI (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 193 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,080 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,842 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,290 |
| 1950-1960 | 14,506 |
| 1960-1970 | 15,268 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,014 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,840 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,519 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,776 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,198 |
| 2020-2029 | 532 |
Famous people named Daryl
- Daryl Hall: Singer, Songwriter
- Daryl Johnston: American Football Player, Broadcaster
- Daryl Morey: Sports Executive
Nicknames
Dare, Dary
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from a French place name, Airelle, brought to England after the Norman Conquest.
- Daryl enjoyed significant popularity in the U.S. from the 1950s through the 1970s.