Darold Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DARE-uhld //ˈdɛr.əld//

Origin: English; German

Meaning: English: beloved; German: ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Darold is derived from the combination of the Old English elements "deor," meaning "dear" or "beloved," and "wald," meaning "rule" or "power." This etymological foundation reflects a lineage that can be traced back to the Germanic languages, where similar forms have been used to denote nobility or leadership. The name entered the English lexicon through the Norman influence in the 11th century, as the Normans brought their own linguistic variations to England following the Conquest of 1066.

Over time, the name evolved, with various spellings and forms appearing in different regions, ultimately leading to the modern form, Darold, which emerged in the 20th century as a variant of the more traditional Harold. Historically, the name Harold has notable associations, including King Harold II of England, who reigned briefly in the 11th century and was the last Anglo-Saxon king before the Norman Conquest.

The name has also been borne by various saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring presence in English-speaking cultures. The use of Harold in literature and historical texts, particularly during the medieval period, helped solidify its significance.

The name was further popularized in the 19th and 20th centuries through various cultural references, including literature and film. Culturally, names derived from the elements of leadership and affection, such as Darold, have often been associated with qualities of strength and loyalty.

This resonance has allowed the name to maintain a degree of relevance across generations. Additionally, diminutive forms like Hal have been used historically, reflecting a common practice of creating affectionate or familiar versions of names.

Overall, Darold's roots and historical connections illustrate a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural evolution.

Famous people named Darold

In this section, you will find notable people named Darold. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Darold who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Darold McDaniel is a former professional American football player best known for his time with the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants.

Darold McIntosh is a former professional basketball player best known for his career in the National Basketball Association.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Darold, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DarrenDarylDavidDanielDustin

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Darold. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

HaroldGeraldArnoldDarwinDarnellDarylMarlonCarlGeraldo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Darold was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Darold has ranked as high as #1237 nationally, which occurred in 1932, and has been most popular in Minnesota, Iowa, California, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.

In the past 5 years the name Darold has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Darold is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Darold was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Darold.

Year Total Births Boy
2021 7 7
2008 6 6
2007 6 6
2006 11 11
2005 5 5
2002 8 8
2001 6 6
2000 6 6
1999 7 7
1997 5 5
1996 12 12
1995 15 15
1994 14 14
1993 19 19
1992 7 7
1991 20 20
1990 17 17
1989 16 16
1988 15 15
1987 15 15
1986 17 17
1985 18 18
1984 10 10
1983 23 23
1982 15 15
1981 15 15
1980 19 19
1979 14 14
1978 16 16
1977 19 19
1976 20 20
1975 30 30
1974 30 30
1973 30 30
1972 50 50
1971 50 50
1970 42 42
1969 50 50
1968 56 56
1967 51 51
1966 54 54
1965 57 57
1964 61 61
1963 61 61
1962 63 63
1961 52 52
1960 79 79
1959 57 57
1958 67 67
1957 76 76
1956 71 71
1955 70 70
1954 65 65
1953 74 74
1952 65 65
1951 70 70
1950 73 73
1949 63 63
1948 66 66
1947 76 76
1946 79 79
1945 63 63
1944 69 69
1943 74 74
1942 97 97
1941 74 74
1940 77 77
1939 90 90
1938 86 86
1937 71 71
1936 88 88
1935 96 96
1934 83 83
1933 76 76
1932 99 99
1931 76 76
1930 61 61
1929 82 82
1928 89 89
1927 72 72
1926 56 56
1925 48 48
1924 60 60
1923 38 38
1922 45 45
1921 45 45
1920 30 30
1919 28 28
1918 25 25
1917 25 25
1916 26 26
1915 18 18
1914 20 20
1913 11 11
1912 6 6

Top States for Darold (1972)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MI 7
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