Total births
607
Boys' name · since 1961
Daric
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 607 babies named Daric, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 607
- total births
- 1961–2020
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Daric sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 607 recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daric has been recorded 607 times among boys since 1961, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2020.
- 607 total births
- 1961–2020 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
607 boys have been named Daric since 1961, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2020.
- 607
- total births
- 1961–2020
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Daric was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
26 babies were named Daric in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Daric's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daric's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2013, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daric at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Daric popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2020
- Peak year (1976)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Daric by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Daric's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Daric births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
84 births
- 1970s
1970s
161 births
- 1980s
1980s
120 births
- 1990s
1990s
120 births
- 2000s
2000s
85 births
- 2010s 32
2010s
32 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 161 births (27% of all-time use).
How Daric compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Daric's total volume
Daric vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Daric by state
Where Daric concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Daric's total US births 0.8%
5 of 607 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daric? ▼
Daric has been given to 607 babies in the U.S. since 1961, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2020. 26 babies were born in 1976, its single highest year.
When was Daric most popular? ▼
Daric was most popular in the 1970s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Daric most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daric are California (5 births).
How long has the name Daric been used? ▼
Daric has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 60 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Daric? ▼
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 Daric's data
- Daric's decade-level peak was the 1970s (161 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Darics (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Daric
Nearby Names Like Daric
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daric
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 Daric side by side: Daric vs Darrell Daric vs Darren Daric 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, 1961–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daric: Baby Name Since 1961 - 607 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daric. 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 Daric 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.