How Many People Are Named Darry?

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

Darry
Very Rare
English

Darry has a classic feel but is very rare, with only 1,214 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 271,902 Americans. It peaked in 1960 with 69 births that year.

~1,214
Living in US
1 in 271,902
Americans
1960
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A diminutive or variant form often linked to names like Darren or Darrell, sometimes associated with meanings like 'dear' or 'beloved.'
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Friendly Easygoing Expressive
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and a joyful social energy. People connected to this number tend to be communicative, optimistic, and drawn to artistic or expressive pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,007
Worldwide Bearers
#96,140
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,907
🇺🇸 United States
1,664
🇻🇪 Venezuela
287
🇬🇦 Gabon
200
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
181
🇨🇩 DR Congo
157
🇲🇾 Malaysia
92
🇨🇦 Canada
71
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
43
🇬🇧 England
29

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,214 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 60
74
Would be under 30 (5%)
561
Would be 30–60 (37%)
901
Would be over 60 (59%)

All 1,536 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: 1960

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
59
Modern Appeal
41
International
94

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

📜 Darry Through the Generations

Darry is a name that bridges the gap between classic and modern, with its roots firmly planted in the mid-20th century. The name's journey through American history is marked by a peak in 1960 when 69 babies were given this name. Today, while the name is still recognized, it's considered very rare, with only 1,214 people alive in the US. This stark contrast between past popularity and current rarity makes Darry a unique choice. The age distribution tells a compelling story, with 59% of Darrys being over 60, indicating a strong presence among older generations. The gap between the all-time births (1,536) and the current living count (1,214) highlights the name's decline in recent decades, making each bearer stand out even more.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 62
Alabama 36
North Carolina 32
Texas 21
Louisiana 20
New York 18
Georgia 17
Tennessee 10
Florida 5
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Darry

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Darry's English roots

📄 About the Name Darry

How Many People Have the Name Darry?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,214 people in the United States currently share the name Darry. That works out to roughly 1 in every 271,902 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Darry a Common or Rare Name?

Darry 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 Darry Mean?

Darry means "A diminutive or variant form often linked to names like Darren or Darrell, sometimes associated with meanings like 'dear' or 'beloved.'" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Darry Most Popular?

The name Darry reached peak popularity in 1960, with 69 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 Darry?

Approximately 1,214 people named Darry live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,536. That works out to roughly 1 in 271,902 Americans.

Is Darry a rare name?

Darry is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 271,902 Americans has this name.

What does the name Darry mean?

Darry means "A diminutive or variant form often linked to names like Darren or Darrell, sometimes associated with meanings like 'dear' or 'beloved.'" and comes from English origins.

Is Darry more male or female?

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

When was Darry most popular?

Darry peaked in 1960 with 69 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 US1,214
All-Time Births1,536
1 in X1 in 271,902
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1960
World Rank#96,140
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.