Daryl
Boy nameDaryl has been given to 67,477 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1956.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
67,477
Peak year
1956 (1,968 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
▼ -33%
Gender split
7% girls / 93% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Daryl — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Daryl
Daryl Hannah
American actress and director (born 1960)
Daryl Sabara
American actor (born 1992)
Daryl Janmaat
Dutch association football player (born 1989)
Daryl Impey
South African racing cyclist
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Daryl.
FAQ
How popular is the name Daryl?
Daryl has been given to 67,477 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Daryl peak?
Daryl peaked in 1956, when 1,968 babies were given the name.
Is Daryl a girl or boy name?
Daryl is primarily a boy name (93% of babies named Daryl are boys).
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