Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Daryel

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

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#1,791 (1955)

Total Babies

543

5-Yr Trend

-26%

1926

First Year

2024

Last Year

1955

Peak Year

#1791

Peak Rank

543

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Daryel

Daryel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1926, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1955, when 19 Daryels were born — ranking #1,791 that year. As of 2026, Daryel ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-26%). In total, more than 543 Daryels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Daryel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Daryel 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 Daryel

What does the name Daryel mean?

Daryel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1926. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Daryel in 2026?

In 2026, Daryel ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Daryel most popular?

Daryel reached its peak popularity in 1955, ranking #1,791 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Daryel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Daryel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Daryel include Joeseph, Stony, Kennieth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Daryel

Daryel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1926 and has accumulated 543 births in the dataset. Daryel's peak popularity came in 1955 when it ranked #1,791. Use the chart and map above to compare Daryel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.