Holding steady.
Popularity of Darrly since 1957
Babies named Darrly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 187 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Darrly is a rare spelling variant of the mid-century favorite Daryl. First recorded in 1957, the name saw its highest usage in 1965, during the peak of names like Daryl and Darrell. Since then it has been stable but very uncommon, never entering the national rankings. Darrly's trajectory reflects a brief fashion for names with a similar sound, and it remains a distinct choice with no top states or notable bearers.
Darrly is a respelling of Daryl, a name of uncertain origin from the mid-20th century. It may derive from the Old English word deorling meaning 'darling', but more likely it was a modern invention combining the fashionable sound of names like Barry and Gary. The spelling Darrly saw brief use in the United States beginning in the late 1950s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Darrly
Names that share Darrly's style, for a brother or sister.
