Darrold
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Darrold first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 237 babies have been named Darrold in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darrold is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,307 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,307
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Darrold
Darrold is a boy name .
Darrold is currently ranked #20,307 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darrold include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darrold include Darren, Darrell, Darryl, Darrius, Darrin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis