Total births
1,697
Boys' name · since 1934
Daryll
1,697 babies named Daryll in U.S. Social Security records since 1934, with the highest year being 1960. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,697
- total births
- 1934–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Daryll is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,697 have been recorded since 1934.
Social Security Administration records show Daryll recorded 1,697 times among boys since 1934, 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 1934 to 2023.
- 1,697 total births
- 1934–2023 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,697 boys have been named Daryll since 1934, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,697
- total births
- 1934–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Daryll was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
53 babies were named Daryll in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Daryll's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daryll's SSA record in two at 1976 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1960 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daryll at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Daryll popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2023
- Peak year (1960)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Daryll popularity over time - girls
17 total births recorded since 1944 (Daryll as girls' name)
Daryll by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Daryll's strongest decade.
411 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Daryll births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 42
1930s
42 births
- 1940s
1940s
165 births
- 1950s
1950s
294 births
- 1960s
1960s
411 births
- 1970s
1970s
306 births
- 1980s
1980s
236 births
- 1990s 135
1990s
135 births
- 2000s 60
2000s
60 births
- 2010s 36
2010s
36 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 411 births (24% of all-time use).
How Daryll compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Daryll's total volume
Daryll vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Daryll by state
Where Daryll concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 72 | 4.2% |
| #2 | California | | 61 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 25 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 20 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Florida | | 16 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Daryll's total US births 4.2%
Even split
72 of 1,697 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daryll? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 1,697 babies named Daryll. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1960, with 53 births.
When was Daryll most popular? ▼
Daryll was most popular in the 1960s decade with 411 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Daryll most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daryll are New York (72 births), California (61 births), Ohio (25 births).
How long has the name Daryll been used? ▼
Records for Daryll go back to 1934, giving 90 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Daryll? ▼
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 Daryll's data
- Daryll's decade-level peak was the 1960s (411 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Darylls (72 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Daryll
Nearby Names Like Daryll
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daryll
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Darryl Boy
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Daryl Boy
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Darius Boy
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Compare Daryll side by side: Daryll vs Darrell Daryll vs Darren Daryll vs Darryl
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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, 1934–2023 (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. "Daryll: Baby Name Since 1934 - 1,697 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daryll. 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 Daryll 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.