How Many People Are Named Darol?

Complete statistics for the name Darol: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Darol
Very Rare
Old English

Darol is a very rare name, originating from Old English, that's been given to just 222 people in the US, making up 1 in 1,486,603 Americans. The vast majority of those named Darol are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1936.

~222
Living in US
1 in 1,486,603
Americans
1936
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning 'dear'
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Respected
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,060
Worldwide Bearers
#245,806
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
742
🇮🇩 Indonesia
71
🇨🇦 Canada
41
🇵🇭 Philippines
35
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
31
🇿🇦 South Africa
23
🇲🇾 Malaysia
23
🇨🇲 Cameroon
14
🇬🇧 England
14
🇨🇬 Congo
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
222 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 80
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
35
Would be 30–60 (7%)
450
Would be over 60 (93%)

All 485 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1936

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
31
International
84

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Darol Through the Generations

Through the generations, Darol has maintained a stable presence, though it peaked in 1936 with 18 births. Today, only 222 people carry this name, with most being over 60 years old. This indicates that Darol is a name deeply rooted in the past, with a strong connection to the older generation, yet it continues to be recognized and cherished by those who bear it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Darol

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Darol's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Darol

How Many People Have the Name Darol?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 222 people in the United States currently share the name Darol. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,486,603 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Darol a Common or Rare Name?

Darol is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Darol Mean?

Darol means "Old English origin, meaning 'dear'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Darol in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Darol Most Popular?

The name Darol reached peak popularity in 1936, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Darol?

Approximately 222 people named Darol live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 485. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,486,603 Americans.

Is Darol a rare name?

Darol is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,486,603 Americans has this name.

What does the name Darol mean?

Darol means "Old English origin, meaning 'dear'" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Darol more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Darol are male and 0% are female.

When was Darol most popular?

Darol peaked in 1936 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US222
All-Time Births485
1 in X1 in 1,486,603
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age80
Peak Year1936
World Rank#245,806
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.