Boy
Darryl
beloved, darling
About Darryl
Strong and established, this name has weathered decades while maintaining its appeal across generations. Parents selecting this option often value tradition blended with personal significance, as it connects to family heritage while remaining thoroughly contemporary. The double-R construction adds visual interest and phonetic weight, creating a solid, dependable impression. This name suits boys who grow into men of substance and reliability, carrying professional gravitas without seeming stuffy or outdated. Its familiarity means most people recognize and remember it easily, yet it's never oversaturated in popularity charts. The versatility extends across all life stages, from energetic young boys to accomplished adults, adapting seamlessly to changing contexts while maintaining consistent strength and character throughout.
Popularity of the Name Darryl
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | #983 | ||||
| 1933 | #723 | ||||
| 1934 | #598 | ||||
| 1935 | #492 | ||||
| 1936 | #406 | ||||
| 1937 | #362 | ||||
| 1938 | #296 | ||||
| 1939 | #261 | ||||
| 1940 | #279 | ||||
| 1941 | #282 | ||||
| 1942 | #279 | ||||
| 1943 | #309 | ||||
| 1944 | #289 | ||||
| 1945 | #278 | ||||
| 1946 | #238 | #196 | |||
| 1947 | #222 | #145 | |||
| 1948 | #224 | #145 | |||
| 1949 | #216 | #145 | |||
| 1950 | #203 | #153 | |||
| 1951 | #198 | #132 | |||
| 1952 | #200 | #105 | |||
| 1953 | #192 | #115 | |||
| 1954 | #192 | #140 | |||
| 1955 | #187 | #126 | |||
| 1956 | #187 | #104 | |||
| 1957 | #172 | #91 | |||
| 1958 | #167 | #108 | |||
| 1959 | #130 | #101 | |||
| 1960 | #96 | #91 | |||
| 1961 | #80 | #89 | |||
| 1962 | #83 | #79 | |||
| 1963 | #80 | #58 | |||
| 1964 | #87 | #58 | |||
| 1965 | #68 | #59 | |||
| 1966 | #88 | #67 | #269 | ||
| 1967 | #109 | #76 | |||
| 1968 | #140 | #91 | |||
| 1969 | #174 | #85 | #306 | ||
| 1970 | #195 | #93 | #286 | ||
| 1971 | #221 | #77 | #313 | ||
| 1972 | #239 | #92 | #259 | ||
| 1973 | #251 | #93 | #299 | ||
| 1974 | #269 | #93 | #256 | ||
| 1975 | #285 | #96 | #337 | ||
| 1976 | #274 | #111 | #328 | ||
| 1977 | #279 | #130 | |||
| 1978 | #271 | #234 | |||
| 1979 | #271 | #144 | |||
| 1980 | #259 | #159 | #338 | ||
| 1981 | #239 | #188 | #300 | ||
| 1982 | #237 | #165 | #255 | ||
| 1983 | #229 | #165 | #175 | ||
| 1984 | #212 | #203 | #257 | ||
| 1985 | #215 | #214 | #236 | ||
| 1986 | #219 | #155 | #234 | ||
| 1987 | #223 | #186 | #215 | ||
| 1988 | #229 | #210 | #175 | ||
| 1989 | #236 | #239 | #283 | ||
| 1990 | #256 | #227 | #183 | ||
| 1991 | #269 | #262 | #221 | #316 | |
| 1992 | #321 | #227 | #320 | ||
| 1993 | #344 | #294 | #201 | #449 | |
| 1994 | #373 | #157 | #454 | ||
| 1995 | #423 | #300 | #184 | #463 | |
| 1996 | #431 | #196 | #387 | ||
| 1997 | #451 | #356 | #234 | #638 | |
| 1998 | #507 | #448 | #293 | #510 | |
| 1999 | #533 | #491 | #301 | #701 | |
| 2000 | #550 | #545 | #355 | #758 | |
| 2001 | #582 | #565 | #612 | ||
| 2002 | #606 | #664 | #299 | #848 | |
| 2003 | #689 | #799 | #535 | #730 | |
| 2004 | #697 | #706 | #539 | ||
| 2005 | #763 | #463 | #944 | ||
| 2006 | #768 | ||||
| 2007 | #859 | #891 | |||
| 2008 | #756 | #415 | |||
| 2009 | #889 | #491 | |||
| 2010 | #943 | #560 | |||
| 2011 | #950 | #775 | |||
| 2012 | #952 | ||||
| 2014 | #407 | ||||
| 2017 | #637 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Darryl
Names Similar to Darryl
Nicknames for Darryl
- Dar
- Darry
- D
- Daz
- Dazzy
Famous People Named Darryl
| Darryl Strawberry | American baseball player |
| Darryl Sittler | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Darryl Dawkins | American basketball player |
| Darryl Jones | American musician, bassist for The Rolling Stones |
| Darryl F. Zanuck | American film producer |
| Darryl Hickman | American actor |
| Darryl Worley | American country music singer |
| Darryl McDaniels | American rapper, "DMC" of Run-D.M.C |
| Darryl Stephens | American actor |
| Darryl M. Bell | American actor |
| Darryl Kile | American baseball player |
| Darryl Greenamyer | American aviator and air racer |
| Darryl Henley | American football player |
| Darryl M. Philbin | Character from the TV show "The Office" |
| Darryl Walker | American basketball player |
| Darryl Porter | American baseball player |
| Darryl Pandy | American singer |
| Darryl Stingley | American football player |
| Darryl Williams | American football player |
| Darryl DeAngelo Terrell | American artist and photographer |
Characters Named Darryl
| Darryl Dixon | Character from the TV show "The Walking Dead" |
| Darryl Philbin | Character from the TV show "The Office" |
| Darryl MacPherson | Character from the comic strip "Baby Blues" |
| Darryl Coote | Character from the TV show "Kath & Kim" |
| Darryl Braxton | Character from the TV show "Home and Away" |
| Darryl Van Horne | Character from the movie "The Witches of Eastwick" |
| Darryl Morris | Character from the TV show "Charmed" |
| Darryl Whitefeather | Character from the TV show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" |
| Darryl Mead | Character from the TV show "Two and a Half Men" |
| Darryl LaFontaine | Character from the movie "Coming to America" |
| Darryl Simmons | Character from the TV show "A Different World" |
| Darryl McPherson | Character from the comic strip "Baby Blues" |
| Darryl McMillan | Character from the TV show "Coach" |
| Darryl Richard | Character from the TV show "New Girl" |
| Darryl Donovan | Character from the TV show "Suits" |
| Darryl Jenkins | Character from the movie "Halloween II" |
| Darryl Kerrigan | Character from the movie "The Castle" |