Boy · #8,237 in 2026

Darryel

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

Current Rank

#8,237

Peak Rank

#1,886 (1957)

Total Babies

248

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1939

First Year

1991

Last Year

1957

Peak Year

#1886

Peak Rank

248

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Darryel

Darryel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1939, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 18 Darryels were born — ranking #1,886 that year. As of 2026, Darryel ranks #8,237 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 248 Darryels 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 Darryel

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

Dariel
Daryl
Darryl
Darrell
Darrel
Daryll
Derryl
Diarrheal
Dorsal
Diurnal
Darkle
Dural

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darryel

What does the name Darryel mean?

Darryel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1939. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Darryel in 2026?

In 2026, Darryel ranks #8,237 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Darryel most popular?

Darryel reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #1,886 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Darryel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Darryel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darryel include Richerd, Dirck, Shannan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Darryel

Darryel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1939 and has accumulated 248 births in the dataset. Darryel's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #1,886. Use the chart and map above to compare Darryel'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.