Holding steady.
Popularity of Darrol since 1918
Babies named Darrol per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 96 |
| 1940s | 132 |
| 1950s | 159 |
| 1960s | 121 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Darrol is a rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1918. It reached its peak popularity in 1942, yet even then it never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely low, and in the most recent year of data, 2025, there were no recorded births, resulting in a 1-in-N value that cannot be calculated. Darrol's top states remain unknown due to insufficient numbers. The name is likely a variant of Darrell, a surname-derived given name that was more popular in the same era. Parents who choose Darrol today are likely seeking an uncommon, vintage-sounding alternative to more familiar names like Daryl or Darin.
Darrol first appeared in the early 20th century, possibly as a variant of Darrell or Daryl, both of which derive from the Old English dēor (dear) or a Norman French surname. It may also be a modern invented name, formed by combining the popular 'Dar-' prefix with the '-ol' suffix. Records show its peak usage in the 1940s, though it has always been rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Darr, Darry, Doll
Sibling names for Darrol
Names that share Darrol's style, for a brother or sister.
