Total births
17
Boys' name · since 1961
Darryell
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 17 babies named Darryell, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 1961–1962
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Darryell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 17 recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darryell has been recorded 17 times among boys since 1961, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. 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 1962.
- 17 total births
- 1961–1962 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
17 boys have been named Darryell since 1961, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1962.
- 17
- total births
- 1961–1962
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Darryell was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
9 babies were named Darryell in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Darryell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darryell's SSA record in two at 1962 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 1961 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darryell at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Darryell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–1962
- Peak year (1961)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Darryell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Darryell's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Darryell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 17 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darryell? ▼
17 babies have been named Darryell since 1961. It was last recorded in 1962. The peak year was 1961 with 9 births.
When was Darryell most popular? ▼
Darryell was most popular in the 1960s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
How long has the name Darryell been used? ▼
Darryell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 2 years of data through 1962.
What names are similar to Darryell? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Darryell
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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, 1961–1962 (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. "Darryell: Baby Name Since 1961 - 17 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darryell. 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 Darryell 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.