Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1991
Darryus
22 babies named Darryus in U.S. Social Security records since 1991, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1991–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
22 boys have been named Darryus since 1991, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darryus has been recorded 22 times among boys since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2002.
- 22 total births
- 1991–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Darryus since 1991, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 22
- total births
- 1991–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Darryus was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
6 babies were named Darryus in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Darryus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darryus splits its recorded history at 2000: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darryus at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Darryus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2002
- Peak year (1991)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Darryus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darryus's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Darryus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 12 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darryus? ▼
Darryus has been given to 22 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2002. 6 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Darryus most popular? ▼
Darryus was most popular in the 1990s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Darryus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Darryus since 1991 -- 12 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Darryus? ▼
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 Darryus's data
- Darryus's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2000s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Darryus
Nearby Names Like Darryus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darryus
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 Darryus side by side: Darryus vs Darrell Darryus vs Darren Darryus 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, 1991–2002 (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. "Darryus: Baby Name Since 1991 - 22 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darryus. 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 Darryus 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.