Total births
4,195
Boys' name · since 1912
Darold
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 4,195 babies named Darold, peaking in 1932. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 4,195
- total births
- 1912–2021
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Darold is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 4,195 have been recorded since 1912.
Darold has 4,195 recorded births among boys since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1930s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2021.
- 4,195 total births
- 1912–2021 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
4,195 boys have been named Darold since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2021.
- 4,195
- total births
- 1912–2021
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Darold was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
99 babies were named Darold in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Darold's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darold's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1932 peak of 99, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darold at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Darold popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2021
- Peak year (1932)
- 99
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Darold by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Darold's strongest decade.
826 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Darold births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 159
1910s
159 births
- 1920s
1920s
565 births
- 1930s
1930s
826 births
- 1940s
1940s
738 births
- 1950s
1950s
688 births
- 1960s
1960s
584 births
- 1970s 301
1970s
301 births
- 1980s 163
1980s
163 births
- 1990s 116
1990s
116 births
- 2000s 48
2000s
48 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 826 births (20% of all-time use).
How Darold 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 Darold's total volume
Darold vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Darold by state
Where Darold concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 249 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Iowa | | 200 | 4.8% |
| #3 | California | | 161 | 3.8% |
| #4 | Nebraska | | 160 | 3.8% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 119 | 2.8% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 107 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Kansas | | 77 | 1.8% |
| #8 | North Dakota | | 65 | 1.5% |
Minnesota share of Darold's total US births 5.9%
Even split
249 of 4,195 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 19 reporting states.
Darold appears in 19 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darold? ▼
4,195 babies have been named Darold since 1912. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1932 with 99 births.
When was Darold most popular? ▼
Darold was most popular in the 1930s decade with 826 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Darold most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darold are Minnesota (249 births), Iowa (200 births), California (161 births).
How long has the name Darold been used? ▼
Records for Darold go back to 1912, giving 110 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Darold? ▼
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 Darold's data
- Darold's decade-level peak was the 1930s (826 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Darolds (249 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Darold
Nearby Names Like Darold
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darold
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 Darold side by side: Darold vs Darrell Darold vs Darren Darold 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, 1912–2021 (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. "Darold: Baby Name Since 1912 - 4,195 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darold. 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 Darold 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.