Unisex · #4,797 in 2026

Datril

Paracetamol, or acetaminophen, is an analgesic and antipyretic agent used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. It is a widely available over-the-counter drug sold generically or under various brand names, including Tylenol and Panadol.

Current Rank
#4,797
Peak Rank
#4,797 (1975)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,068 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,797 (6 total)
👦As Boy Name
1975
First Year
1975
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#4797
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1975
First Year
1975
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#9068
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Datril

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Paracetamol, or acetaminophen, is an analgesic and antipyretic agent used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. It is a widely available over-the-counter drug sold generically or under various brand names, including Tylenol and Panadol.

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Origin & history
Julius Axelrod (pictured) and Bernard Brodie demonstrated that acetanilide and phenacetin are both metabolized to paracetamol, which is a better-tolerated analgesic. Acetanilide was the first aniline derivative serendipitously found to possess analgesic as well as antipyretic properties, and was quickly introduced into medical practice under the name of Antifebrin by Cahn & Hepp in 1886. But its unacceptable toxic effects — the most alarming being cyanosis due to methemoglobinemia , an increase of hemoglobin in its ferric [Fe 3+ ] state, called methemoglobin , which cannot bind oxygen, and thu

The Story of Datril

As a girl name

Datril first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 5 Datrils were born — ranking #9,068 that year. As of 2026, Datril ranks #9,068 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Datrils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Datril first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1975, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 6 Datrils were born — ranking #4,797 that year. As of 2026, Datril ranks #4,797 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Datrils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Datril

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Datril

What does the name Datril mean?
Paracetamol, or acetaminophen, is an analgesic and antipyretic agent used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. It is a widely available over-the-counter drug sold generically or under various brand names, including Tylenol and Panadol.
How popular is Datril in 2026?
In 2026, Datril ranks #4,797 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Datril most popular?
Datril reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #4,797 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Datril a unisex name?
Yes — Datril is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 45% of Datrils assigned female and 55% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Datril?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Datril include Arcangelo, Rayme, Antonne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Datril

Datril is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Datril's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #4,797. Use the chart and map above to compare Datril'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.