Boy · #3,946 in 2026

Darrill

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

Current Rank

#3,946

Peak Rank

#2,818 (1958)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1938

First Year

1966

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#2818

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Darrill

Darrill first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1938, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 9 Darrills were born — ranking #2,818 that year. As of 2026, Darrill ranks #3,946 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 66 Darrills have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Darrill

Phonetically similar names — useful when Darrill 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 Darrill

What does the name Darrill mean?

Darrill is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1938. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Darrill in 2026?

In 2026, Darrill ranks #3,946 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Darrill most popular?

Darrill reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #2,818 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Darrill a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Darrill?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darrill include Dary, Paal, Robeert. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Darrill

Darrill is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1938 and has accumulated 66 births in the dataset. Darrill's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #2,818. Use the chart and map above to compare Darrill'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.