Darryl
About Darryl
Darryl is a masculine name with ancient Celtic origins, derived from the Irish name 'Dáire' or 'Daire,' meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile.' It entered common usage in English-speaking countries as both a given name and surname. Darryl experienced significant popularity in the United States from the 1950s through the 1970s, reaching its peak in the mid-1960s. Sports figures like baseball stars Darryl Strawberry and cultural references in television and film helped maintain the name's visibility. While its usage has declined since its heyday, Darryl retains a friendly, approachable quality. The name is often associated with reliability and straightforwardness, carrying a classic yet not overly formal feel with its characteristic double-r spelling.
As of October 2026, Darryl ranked #2115 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #68 in 1965.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,083 | 178 | 92.7 |
| 2015 | #1,042 | 192 | 100.2 |
| 2016 | #1,073 | 184 | 97 |
| 2017 | #1,308 | 138 | 74.6 |
| 2018 | #1,329 | 136 | 74.9 |
| 2019 | #1,347 | 133 | 74.1 |
| 2020 | #1,479 | 115 | 66.6 |
| 2021 | #1,637 | 102 | 58.3 |
| 2022 | #1,665 | 103 | 59 |
| 2023 | #1,802 | 89 | 52 |
| 2024 | #1,788 | 91 | 52.8 |
| 2025 | #2,115 | 69 | 40.4 |
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Darryl on lists
Famous Darryls
- Darryl Eugene Strawberry
American baseball player
- Darryl Francis Zanuck
American film producer
- Darryl Wade Worley
American country music singer
- Darryl Hill aka Cappadonna
American rapper of Wu,Tang Clan
- Darryl Dawkins
American basketballer
- Darryl O'Young
Canadian,Chinese racing driver
- Darryl Matthews "D.M.C." McDaniels
American rapper of Run,D.M.C.
- Jamie Darryl O 'Hara
English footballer
- Darryl Andrew Kile
American baseball player
- Darryl Gerard Hickman
American actor
- Darryl Rhoades
American musician and comedian
- Darryl James Webster
English cyclist
- Darryl Noveschosh aka BadBoyHalo
American YouTuber and streamer
Darryl in pop culture
- Darryl Parks
character on TV's "A.N.T. Farm"
- Darryl Philbin
character on TV's "The Office"
- Darryl Whitefeather
character on TV's "Crazy Ex,Girlfriend"
- Darryl "Brax" Braxton
character on Australian soap "Home and Away"
- Darryl and Darryl
brothers of Larry on TV's "Newhart"
- 'Little Darryl'
character in the 'Family Farm' online game franchise