Total births
111
Boys' name · since 1989
Darryon
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 111 babies named Darryon, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 111
- total births
- 1989–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Darryon sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 111 recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darryon has been recorded 111 times among boys since 1989, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2011.
- 111 total births
- 1989–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
111 boys have been named Darryon since 1989, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 111
- total births
- 1989–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Darryon was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
10 babies were named Darryon in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Darryon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darryon splits its recorded history at 2002: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darryon at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Darryon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2011
- Peak year (2008)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Darryon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Darryon's strongest decade.
64 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Darryon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
31 births
- 2000s
2000s
64 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 64 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darryon? ▼
111 babies have been named Darryon since 1989. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 2008 with 10 births.
When was Darryon most popular? ▼
Darryon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 64 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
How long has the name Darryon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darryon since 1989 -- 23 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Darryon? ▼
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 Darryon's data
- Darryon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (64 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- 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 Darryon
Nearby Names Like Darryon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darryon
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 Darryon side by side: Darryon vs Darrell Darryon vs Darren Darryon 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, 1989–2011 (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. "Darryon: Baby Name Since 1989 - 111 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darryon. 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 Darryon 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.