An estimated 71,810 living Americans are named Darryl.
How rare is Darryl?
Darryl is uncommon among babies today, with 69 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98.7% from its 1961 peak.
How old is the typical Darryl?
The median age of a living American named Darryl is approximately 60 years, with most bearers falling between 43 and 65 years old.
Is Darryl still popular?
No. Darryl is endangered as a baby name, down 98.7% from its 1961 peak with 69 births in 2025.
Where is Darryl most common?
Darryl has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 5.2× more often than the national baseline.
1913Peak 19612025
Peak year
1961
Decline from peak
98.7%
2025
69
All-time
92,285
Diaspora map
Darryl broke out in California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Oregon, and Washington (1946) and became over-represented in 42 states over 36 years.
Broke out: California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Oregon, and Washington, 1946 · over-represented in 42 states over 36 years
