Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Darryon

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

Current Rank

#12,285

Peak Rank

#7,697 (2008)

Total Babies

111

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

2011

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#7697

Peak Rank

111

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Darryon

Darryon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 10 Darryons were born — ranking #7,697 that year. As of 2026, Darryon ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 111 Darryons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Darryon

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

Darian
Darien
Derian
Darion
Dorian
Durian
Durion
Terrien
Dairying
Dorion
Tyrian
Pterion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darryon

What does the name Darryon mean?

Darryon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Darryon in 2026?

In 2026, Darryon ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Darryon most popular?

Darryon reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #7,697 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Darryon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Darryon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darryon include Aldwin, Jamont, Kanta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Darryon

Darryon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 111 births in the dataset. Darryon's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #7,697. Use the chart and map above to compare Darryon'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.