Boy · #6,523 in 2026

Darril

Name: Popularity of the name Darril in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Darril, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,523

Peak Rank

#2,642 (1958)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1940

First Year

1985

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#2642

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Darril

Darril first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1940, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 10 Darrils were born — ranking #2,642 that year. As of 2026, Darril ranks #6,523 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 75 Darrils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Darril most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

Saint Lucia
52%
CM
29%
Italy
7%
Nigeria
6%
SA
5%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Darril

Phonetically similar names — useful when Darril is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dial
Duel
Dual
Dowel
Doyel
Dahle
Dyal
Deuel
Dull
Dazzle
Dabble
Dal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darril

What does the name Darril mean?

Darril is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1940. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Darril in 2026?

In 2026, Darril ranks #6,523 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Darril most popular?

Darril reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #2,642 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Darril a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Darril is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Darril?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darril include Garrell, Vaun, Willi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Darril

Darril is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1940 and has accumulated 75 births in the dataset. Darril's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #2,642. Use the chart and map above to compare Darril's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.