Boy · #11,471 in 2026

Darrol

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

Current Rank

#11,471

Peak Rank

#1,482 (1947)

Total Babies

654

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

2005

Last Year

1947

Peak Year

#1482

Peak Rank

654

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Darrol

Darrol first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1947, when 25 Darrols were born — ranking #1,482 that year. As of 2026, Darrol ranks #11,471 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 654 Darrols have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Darrol

Phonetically similar names — useful when Darrol 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 Darrol

What does the name Darrol mean?

Darrol is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Darrol in 2026?

In 2026, Darrol ranks #11,471 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Darrol most popular?

Darrol reached its peak popularity in 1947, ranking #1,482 that year with 25 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Darrol most popular?

Darrol has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Darrol.

Is Darrol a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Darrol?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darrol include Leron, Ferd, Mannie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Darrol

Darrol is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 654 births in the dataset. Darrol's peak popularity came in 1947 when it ranked #1,482. Use the chart and map above to compare Darrol'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.