Total births
55
Boys' name · since 1953
Darryal
Darryal has 55 recorded births since 1953 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1961 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 55
- total births
- 1953–1983
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
55 boys have been named Darryal since 1953, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Darryal recorded 55 times among boys since 1953, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 1983.
- 55 total births
- 1953–1983 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
55 boys have been named Darryal since 1953, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1983.
- 55
- total births
- 1953–1983
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Darryal was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
10 babies were named Darryal in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Darryal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darryal's SSA record in two at 1962 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1961 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darryal at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Darryal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–1983
- Peak year (1961)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Darryal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Darryal's strongest decade.
42 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Darryal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 8
1950s
8 births
- 1960s
1960s
42 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 42 births (76% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darryal? ▼
55 babies have been named Darryal since 1953. It was last recorded in 1983. The peak year was 1961 with 10 births.
When was Darryal most popular? ▼
Darryal was most popular in the 1960s decade with 42 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
How long has the name Darryal been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darryal since 1953 -- 31 years through the most recent 1983 data.
What names are similar to Darryal? ▼
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 Darryal's data
- Darryal's decade-level peak was the 1960s (42 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- 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 Darryal
Nearby Names Like Darryal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darryal
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 Darryal side by side: Darryal vs Darrell Darryal vs Darren Darryal vs Darryl
Related Names
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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, 1953–1983 (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. "Darryal: Baby Name Since 1953 - 55 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darryal. 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 Darryal 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.