Darryl

Darryl is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 91 boys in the United States.

Darryl at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈdæɹɪɫ/

About the name Darryl

Darryl belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Darryl first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #68 in 1965, and in 2024 91 babies received the name — 92,211 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Darryl in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#68 in 1965
Peak year
1961
Babies named Darryl in 2024
91
Total since 1880
92,211

Darryl in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#335 in 1996
Babies named Darryl in 2023
4
Total since 1996
419

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darryl mean?

The meaning of Darryl is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Darryl a boy or girl name?

Darryl is a boy name. In 2024, 91 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Darryl?

Darryl comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Darryl?

Darryl first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #68 in 1965, and 91 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Darryl?

Darryl is pronounced /ˈdæɹɪɫ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.