Total births
485
Boys' name · since 1917
Darol
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 485 babies named Darol, peaking in 1936. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 485
- total births
- 1917–1995
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Darol sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 485 recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Darol recorded 485 times among boys since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1995.
- 485 total births
- 1917–1995 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
485 boys have been named Darol since 1917, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1995.
- 485
- total births
- 1917–1995
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Darol was born in this single decade.
1936
Single peak year
18 babies were named Darol in 1936 - its busiest year on record.
Darol's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darol's SSA record in two at 1946 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1936 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darol at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1936
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Darol popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1995
- Peak year (1936)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Darol by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Darol's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Darol births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
50 births
- 1930s
1930s
119 births
- 1940s
1940s
107 births
- 1950s
1950s
118 births
- 1960s
1960s
62 births
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 119 births (25% of all-time use).
Darol by state
Where Darol concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Darol's total US births 1.0%
5 of 485 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darol? ▼
Since 1917, Social Security records show 485 babies named Darol. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1936, with 18 births.
When was Darol most popular? ▼
Darol was most popular in the 1930s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 1936.
Where is Darol most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darol are California (5 births).
How long has the name Darol been used? ▼
Darol has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 79 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Darol? ▼
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 Darol's data
- Darol's decade-level peak was the 1930s (119 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Darols (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 Darol
Nearby Names Like Darol
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darol
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 Darol side by side: Darol vs Darrell Darol vs Darren Darol vs Darryl
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1917–1995 (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. "Darol: Baby Name Since 1917 - 485 Births, Peak 1936." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darol. 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 Darol 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 July 2026.