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Darryl Boy

Popularity: #833 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAIR-ul / /ˈdɛr.əl/

English; French

Meaning

English: beloved; French: dear

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Darryl is believed to have originated from the Old French name "D'Airelle," which means "from Airelle," a place name derived from the word for a type of berry. The name made its way into English through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many French names were adopted into the English language. The spelling "Darryl" became more standardized in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, although variations such as "Daryl" also exist.

Historically, the name Darryl gained some prominence in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. It was popularized by various cultural references, including notable figures in sports and entertainment. The name has been associated with characters in literature and film, contributing to its recognition. However, specific historical milestones directly linked to the name are less documented compared to more traditional names with biblical or royal connections.

Culturally, the name Darryl has been embraced in various contexts, often symbolizing strength and resilience. It has been used in popular media, which has helped to solidify its place in contemporary culture. The name's phonetic appeal and straightforward pronunciation have contributed to its endurance over the years. While diminutive forms such as "Darry" may be used informally, the name Darryl itself has maintained a distinct identity throughout its history.

Trend Summary

The name Darryl saw peak popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Darryl
  • Darel

International Variants

  • Darryl (English)
  • Darry (Scottish)

Famous people named Darryl

Darryl Strawberry is a former professional baseball player best known for his time with the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees.

Darryl Hall is a musician best known as one half of the duo Hall & Oates, known for hits like Maneater and Rich Girl.

Darryl McDaniels is a rapper best known as a member of the hip hop group Run-D.M.C., known for songs like It's Like That and Walk This Way.

Darryl Sittler is a former professional ice hockey player best known for his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs and for scoring six goals in one game.

Darryl Jones is a musician best known as the bassist for The Rolling Stones since 1993.

Fictional characters named Darryl

Darryl is a fictional character from the TV series The Office. He is the warehouse foreman who often provides comic relief and insight into the dynamics of the office staff.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Darryl was first seen in the United States in 1913. Darryl has ranked as high as #173 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Darryl has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Darryl (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 9
21%
FL 7
17%
VA 6
14%
MD 5
12%
OH 5
12%
PA 5
12%
CA 5
12%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19136
19148
19155
19166
19177
19188
19197
19215
19228
19238
192412
192516
192616
192721
192815
192923
193020
193118
193245
193371
193497
1935135
1936181
1937223
1938341
1939427
1940405
1941417
1942468
1943400
1944420
1945470
1946650
1947826
1948834
1949858
19501,011
19511,074
19521,100
19531,268
19541,331
19551,425
19561,482
19571,798
19581,819
19592,778
19604,434
19615,133
19624,968
19635,012
19644,421
19654,926
19663,817
19672,826
19682,067
19691,593
19701,367
19711,064
1972900
1973785
1974708
1975674
1976705
1977694
1978727
1979761
1980848
1981940
1982987
1983974
19841,078
19851,127
19861,075
19871,076
19881,079
19891,130
19901,054
19911,001
1992793
1993704
1994632
1995538
1996522
1997488
1998420
1999391
2000384
2001346
2002332
2003281
2004277
2005260
2006271
2007242
2008293
2009235
2010213
2011209
2012213
2013192
2014178
2015192
2016184
2017138
2018136
2019133
2020115
2021102
2022103
202389
202491