Total births
214
Boys' name · since 1924
Darald
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 214 babies named Darald, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 214
- total births
- 1924–1973
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
214 boys have been named Darald since 1924, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darald has been recorded 214 times among boys since 1924, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 1973.
- 214 total births
- 1924–1973 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
214 boys have been named Darald since 1924, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1973.
- 214
- total births
- 1924–1973
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Darald was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
10 babies were named Darald in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Darald's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darald's full recorded timeline at 1943, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1925, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1927 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darald at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Darald popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–1973
- Peak year (1927)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Darald by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Darald's strongest decade.
61 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Darald births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
32 births
- 1930s
1930s
61 births
- 1940s
1940s
51 births
- 1950s
1950s
32 births
- 1960s
1960s
33 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 61 births (29% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darald? ▼
Since 1924, Social Security records show 214 babies named Darald. The most recent recorded year was 1973. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 10 births.
When was Darald most popular? ▼
Darald was most popular in the 1930s decade with 61 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
How long has the name Darald been used? ▼
Records for Darald go back to 1924, giving 50 years of history through 1973.
What names are similar to Darald? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darrell, Darren, Darryl, Daryl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Darald's data
- Darald's decade-level peak was the 1930s (61 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Darald
Nearby Names Like Darald
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darald
Darrell Boy
#1460 159,766 births
Darren Boy
#954 103,937 births
Darryl Boy
#1798 92,285 births
Daryl Boy
#2001 63,058 births
Darius Boy
#746 54,006 births
Compare Darald side by side: Darald vs Darrell Darald vs Darren Darald vs Darryl
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1924–1973 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darald: Baby Name Since 1924 - 214 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darald. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Darald draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.