Daryl
Pronunciation: [ d-EHR-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Daryl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,281 babies have been named Daryl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daryl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,616 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,616
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Daryl is also used as a boy name, ranked #2002.
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About the Name Daryl
Daryl is a girl name .
Is Daryl a boy or girl name? Daryl is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,616 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,002. Daryl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Daryl is currently ranked #13,616 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Daryl include Dar, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Daryl include Darya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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