Daryl
Peaked at #161 nationally in 1970, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1912, Daryl has been recorded 7% of the time for girls and 93% of the time for boys.
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Daryl — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#665
in 1950
Last ranked
#10901
in 2017
Years tracked
98
1915–2017
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1915, Daryl reached its peak popularity for girls in 1950, ranking #665 nationally with 165 babies given the name that year.
Daryl hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2017, when it stood at #10901.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | #10,901 | 9 |
| 2015 | #12,119 | 8 |
| 2013 | #17,202 | 5 |
| 2012 | #15,435 | 6 |
| 2011 | #9,892 | 11 |
| 2010 | #13,830 | 7 |
| 2009 | #12,720 | 8 |
| 2008 | #14,214 | 7 |
Daryl — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#161
in 1970
Current rank
#1995
in 2024
Years tracked
113
1912–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1912, Daryl reached its peak popularity for boys in 1970, ranking #161 nationally with 1,793 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1278 (2014) to #1995 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Daryl ranks #1995 nationally for boys, with 77 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,995 | 77 |
| 2023 | #2,014 | 75 |
| 2022 | #1,970 | 78 |
| 2021 | #1,752 | 92 |
| 2020 | #1,674 | 95 |
| 2019 | #1,979 | 74 |
| 2018 | #1,641 | 99 |
| 2017 | #1,366 | 130 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Daryl most popular?
Daryl was most popular in 1970, when it ranked #161 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Daryl becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Daryl?
At least 67,359 babies have been recorded with the name Daryl in the US since 1912, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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