Darryl
Pronunciation: [ d-EHR-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Darryl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 955 babies have been named Darryl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darryl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,834 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,834
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Darryl
Darryl is a girl name .
Is Darryl a boy or girl name? Darryl is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,834 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,803. Darryl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darryl is currently ranked #36,834 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darryl include Dar, Darr, Darry, Darrie, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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