Total births
18
Boys' name · since 1956
Daryal
18 babies named Daryal in U.S. Social Security records since 1956, with the highest year being 1957. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 18
- total births
- 1956–1960
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
18 boys have been named Daryal since 1956, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Daryal recorded 18 times among boys since 1956, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 1960.
- 18 total births
- 1956–1960 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 72% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
18 boys have been named Daryal since 1956, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1960.
- 18
- total births
- 1956–1960
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Daryal was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
7 babies were named Daryal in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Daryal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daryal's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1960, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1957 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daryal at a glance
Last recorded 1960Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Daryal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–1960
- Peak year (1957)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Daryal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Daryal's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Daryal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
13 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 13 births (72% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daryal? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 18 babies named Daryal. The most recent recorded year was 1960. Its busiest year on record was 1957, with 7 births.
When was Daryal most popular? ▼
Daryal was most popular in the 1950s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
How long has the name Daryal been used? ▼
Records for Daryal go back to 1956, giving 5 years of history through 1960.
What names are similar to Daryal? ▼
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 Daryal's data
- Daryal's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 1960s (5) -- 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 Daryal
Nearby Names Like Daryal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daryal
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 Daryal side by side: Daryal vs Darrell Daryal vs Darren Daryal 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, 1956–1960 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daryal: Baby Name Since 1956 - 18 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daryal. 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 Daryal 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.