How Many People Are Named Daryl?
Complete statistics for the name Daryl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Daryl, a rare male name with roots in Old English, is held by 52,293 people in the US, making up 1 in 6,311 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1956 but now shows a declining trend, with over half of those named Daryl being over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 67,359 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: 1956Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Daryl Through the Generations
Daryl's journey through the generations reflects its status as a name between classic and modern. Born in the mid-20th century, it reached its peak in 1956 with 1,968 births, marking a high point in its popularity. Today, the average age of someone named Daryl is 59, with a significant portion, 52%, being over 60, indicating a strong connection to older generations. This age skew suggests that while Daryl remains a cherished name, its usage has declined among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Daryl's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Daryl
How Many People Have the Name Daryl?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 52,293 people in the United States currently share the name Daryl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,311 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Daryl a Common or Rare Name?
Daryl is classified as 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 Daryl Mean?
Daryl means "Old English origin, meaning 'from the oak grove'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Daryl in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.
When Was Daryl Most Popular?
The name Daryl reached peak popularity in 1956, with 1,968 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Daryl?
Approximately 52,293 people named Daryl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 67,359. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,311 Americans.
Is Daryl a rare name?
Daryl is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,311 Americans has this name.
What does the name Daryl mean?
Daryl means "Old English origin, meaning 'from the oak grove'" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Daryl more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Daryl are male and 7% are female.
When was Daryl most popular?
Daryl peaked in 1956 with 1,968 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.