Holding steady.
Popularity of Daryll since 1934
Babies named Daryll per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Daryll's real moment was 1966.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 42 |
| 1940s | 165 |
| 1950s | 294 |
| 1960s | 411 |
| 1970s | 306 |
| 1980s | 236 |
| 1990s | 135 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Daryll is a spelling variant of Darrell, an English surname-turned-first-name that saw modest use in the mid-20th century. First recorded in the U.S. in 1934, the name reached its peak in 1966, reflecting a broader trend of surname-style names for boys during that era. Although Daryll has not appeared in the national top 1000 rankings in recent years, it has maintained a stable presence. The name is predominantly given to boys and carries a friendly, approachable sound. Its top states of usage over the years have been dispersed, without a concentrated regional stronghold.
Daryll is a variant of the English surname Darrell, itself derived from the Norman French d'Airelle, meaning 'from Airelle'. The name was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and has been used as a given name since the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Darry, Dee
Sibling names for Daryll
Names that share Daryll's style, for a brother or sister.
