Daryl Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDARE-ul / /ˈdɛr.əl/English; French
Meaning
English: beloved; French: dear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Daryl is derived from the Old French name 'D'Airelle', which means 'from Airelle'. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Daryl has been used as both a masculine and feminine name, though it is predominantly male. The name is often associated with a sense of warmth and affection.
Trend Summary
Daryl experienced peak popularity in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Darell
- Darrell
International Variants
- Dario (Italian)
- Daryl (English)
Famous people named Daryl
Daryl Hall is an American musician known for being the lead vocalist of the rock duo Hall & Oates.
Daryl Strawberry is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets and other teams.
Daryl Sabara is an American actor best known for his role in the 'Spy Kids' film series.
Daryl Dixon is a fictional character from the television series 'The Walking Dead', portrayed by Norman Reedus.
Fictional characters named Daryl
Daryl Dixon is a prominent character in 'The Walking Dead', known for his survival skills and crossbow expertise.
Daryl is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Daryl was first seen in the United States in 1912. Daryl has ranked as high as #350 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Daryl has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Daryl (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 9 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 30 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 32 |
| 1918 | 35 |
| 1919 | 39 |
| 1920 | 51 |
| 1921 | 67 |
| 1922 | 199 |
| 1923 | 95 |
| 1924 | 102 |
| 1925 | 95 |
| 1926 | 126 |
| 1927 | 117 |
| 1928 | 106 |
| 1929 | 122 |
| 1930 | 134 |
| 1931 | 124 |
| 1932 | 154 |
| 1933 | 172 |
| 1934 | 158 |
| 1935 | 134 |
| 1936 | 207 |
| 1937 | 229 |
| 1938 | 242 |
| 1939 | 288 |
| 1940 | 333 |
| 1941 | 331 |
| 1942 | 336 |
| 1943 | 361 |
| 1944 | 370 |
| 1945 | 392 |
| 1946 | 600 |
| 1947 | 735 |
| 1948 | 855 |
| 1949 | 977 |
| 1950 | 976 |
| 1951 | 1,117 |
| 1952 | 1,183 |
| 1953 | 1,354 |
| 1954 | 1,469 |
| 1955 | 1,535 |
| 1956 | 1,832 |
| 1957 | 1,693 |
| 1958 | 1,787 |
| 1959 | 1,559 |
| 1960 | 1,653 |
| 1961 | 1,682 |
| 1962 | 1,576 |
| 1963 | 1,610 |
| 1964 | 1,529 |
| 1965 | 1,429 |
| 1966 | 1,330 |
| 1967 | 1,341 |
| 1968 | 1,513 |
| 1969 | 1,605 |
| 1970 | 1,793 |
| 1971 | 1,593 |
| 1972 | 1,200 |
| 1973 | 1,028 |
| 1974 | 954 |
| 1975 | 840 |
| 1976 | 896 |
| 1977 | 1,000 |
| 1978 | 839 |
| 1979 | 871 |
| 1980 | 763 |
| 1981 | 770 |
| 1982 | 719 |
| 1983 | 656 |
| 1984 | 633 |
| 1985 | 715 |
| 1986 | 689 |
| 1987 | 679 |
| 1988 | 649 |
| 1989 | 567 |
| 1990 | 499 |
| 1991 | 488 |
| 1992 | 422 |
| 1993 | 409 |
| 1994 | 354 |
| 1995 | 310 |
| 1996 | 291 |
| 1997 | 293 |
| 1998 | 242 |
| 1999 | 211 |
| 2000 | 233 |
| 2001 | 199 |
| 2002 | 181 |
| 2003 | 175 |
| 2004 | 161 |
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 178 |
| 2007 | 165 |
| 2008 | 163 |
| 2009 | 136 |
| 2010 | 111 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 99 |
| 2013 | 138 |
| 2014 | 139 |
| 2015 | 160 |
| 2016 | 142 |
| 2017 | 130 |
| 2018 | 99 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 95 |
| 2021 | 92 |
| 2022 | 78 |
| 2023 | 75 |
| 2024 | 77 |