Holding steady.
Popularity of Darryll since 1936
Babies named Darryll per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 106 |
| 1950s | 204 |
| 1960s | 485 |
| 1970s | 219 |
| 1980s | 165 |
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Darryll is a spelling variant of Darryl that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1936. The name reached its peak usage in 1965, during the height of the Darryl family of names. Although it remains in occasional use, its trajectory has been largely stable with low frequency. No top states have been recorded for this spelling. Darryll shares the Old English root meaning 'beloved' with its more common counterparts.
Darryll is a spelling variant of Darryl, which itself derives from the Old English word 'deore' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'. The name was traditionally used as a masculine given name, particularly in the 20th century. Darryl gained popularity in the United States during the mid-1900s, with Darryll emerging as an alternative spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Darry, Darr
Sibling names for Darryll
Names that share Darryll's style, for a brother or sister.
